Professional Cookery

• Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment 
• Maintain, handle and clean knives 
• Work effectively as part of a hospitality team 
• Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food 
• Prepare fish, meat and poultry for basic dishes 
• Prepare vegetables for basic dishes 
• Cook and finish basic fish 
• Prepare, cook and finish basic poultry, meat and fish for basic dishes 
• Prepare, cook and finish basic vegetable dishes 
• Prepare, cook and finish basic soups 
• Prepare, cook and finish basic pasta dishes 
• Prepare, cook and finish basic dough products 
• Prepare, cook and finish basic meat dishes 
• Prepare cook and Finish Basic Pastry Products 
• Prepare, cook and finish basic bread and dough products

• Prepare, cook and finish basic cakes, scones pastry and sponges 
• Prepare, cook finish hot and cold desserts 

Entry requirements are a minimum of a grade 3 in GCSE English Language and grade 2 in GCSE Maths.

English and/or Maths will be included in your timetable if you have not achieved a GCSE at grade 3 or above in these subjects when you start your course.

Gain hands-on experience in real-life industry settings! 

For this course will complete compulsory work experience, where you’ll dive into the world of work and gain the skills employers are looking for. You will: 

• Train in our College restaurant, The Grove, and put your skills into practice, gaining valuable front-of-house experience.
• Learn from top chefs, nutritionists, and employers like Regal Foods. Take part in unique experiences, including an NHS nutrition masterclass. 
• Work with real employers, gain valuable experience, and even get paid opportunities at major events like the Farnborough and Paris international air shows.  
• Boost your confidence and learn how to plan tasks, meet deadlines, and make smart decisions. 
• Understand how to maintain a safe and productive work environment. 
• Be part of a workplace that values diversity and promotes equality. 

With this, you’ll have hands-on experience to showcase on your CV, demonstrating your industry skills to employers. 

After completing this course, you’ll be ready to: 

• Progress on to our Level 3 Professional Cookery course.  
• Apprenticeships in top restaurants, hotels, catering companies, or food manufacturing.