Food Academy

Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills

Introduction

Build on the knowledge and skills developed in the Food Preparation and Cooking course and enhance your industry skills.

This course is a progression from the Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery and will enable you to expand and develop the skills that you have already acquired.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  2366

• Entry Criteria

  Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery or NVQ Level 1 in Food Preparation and Cooking.

  Prospective students who are not sure which NVQ level is appropriate for them should discuss this with the tutor in attendance at public enrolment.

• What will I study?

  You’ll be developing a range of skills across the kitchen & restaurant including:

  • Preparing and cooking stocks, soups, sauces, fish, meat, fruit and vegetables

  • Preparing and cooking Starters, Hot & Cold Sandwiches, Salads & Canapes

  • Understanding how to prepare and cook hot & cold desserts, biscuit, cake and sponges and preparing dishes for functions and the training restaurant

  • Health and hygiene standards - learn the main competencies needed for preparing and cooking food safely, focusing on the four main areas of control – cooking, cleaning, chilling and preventing cross-contamination, in addition to supplies being satisfactory

  • Nutrition-Healthy Foods and Special Diets including allergens, religious and medical diets

  • Food service - develop customer service with the knowledge and understanding to apply the personal and professional skills required when serving food in the catering and hospitality industry.

• What can I do next?

  You can progress into the work place in junior positions in the kitchen or in a front of house role. Potential options for work include Cafes, Retail outlets, Coffee shops and contract catering.

• Fee Info

  Course Fee: £1,045.00

  
  You may be eligible for funding to assist with courses fees and costs.To find out more please contact us on 01923 812345.
• Dates and Times

  Starting	Time	Day	Duration	Site
  10 Sep '19	09:00 - 16:30	Tuesday	33 week	Watford Campus
  15 Sep '20	09:00 - 16:30	Tuesday	33 week	Watford Campus

Apply now