Part Time Course code 2366

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.

Available dates

  • 3 September 2024
    • Start date

      3 September 2024
    • Time

      10:00 - 17:00
    • Days

      Tuesday
    • Duration

      33 weeks
    • Campus

      Watford Campus
    • Fees

      £994
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  • 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.

  • Future Prospects

    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.