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.

  
  Our part-time provision is designed primarily for adult students, aged 19 and over. Students aged 16 to 18 may be allowed to enrol on the course at the discretion of the Head of Admissions and Head of School. If you have any queries please contact our admissions team on 01923 812345.
• 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

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