Food Academy

Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery

Introduction

If you have a passion for cooking and a genuine desire to be a chef, then this is the course for you. We’ll get you started in our professional training kitchens, helping you to develop the knowledge and practical skills you need for a career in the sector. The course is broad and inclusive, designed to develop your understanding of all aspects of the culinary world and give you well-rounded experience in a fast paced, exciting industry.

This course is available at our Watford campus.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  0398

• Entry Criteria

  This is a skill based course, where most students will traditionally need to start at level 1.

  You will also be invited to a Course Introduction Meeting.

• What will I study?

  In the kitchen you’ll be trained to use a number of techniques on a wide range of food including:

  • Baking, roasting and grilling – develop the skills and knowledge required to prepare and cook foods by the baking, roasting and grilling methods of cookery. Learn to follow dish specifications and begin to appreciate the aesthetic aspects of food preparation through the processes of finishing and presenting the products.

  • Frying - develop the skills and knowledge required to prepare and cook foods by the deep frying and shallow frying methods of cookery.

  • Boiling, poaching and steaming - develop the skills and knowledge required to prepare and cook foods using the boiling, poaching and steaming methods of cookery.

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  GEM & GAP

  There will be opportunities to improve your English and maths and take part in GAP work placements to develop the skills employers are looking for.

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  You will also gain industry-required awards in:

  • Level 1 Food Safety, Health and Safety

  • VRQ Level 1 Food and Beverage Service

• What can I do next?

  Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery.

  You could also earn while you learn with one of our apprenticeship opportunities. Find out more here.

  For more information visit the National Careers Service

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