Course: Professional Cookery
Study Level
Level 2
Level 3
Location
Great Yarmouth Campus
Lowestoft Campus
Duration
1-2 Years
FT / PT
Full-time
Our Professional Cookery course is a kitchen-based qualification where you will be preparing food for our popular East restaurant or pop-up bistro.
You will develop an amazing set of professional cookery skills and the knowledge to successfully work in the catering industry. Areas you may study will include:
- Preparing classic dishes with modern twists including vegan dishes and fruit and vegetable based dishes
- Preparing dishes using meats, fish and poultry, pasta – producing fresh complex pasta dishes and breads of the world
- Finishing touches including sauces, glazes and garnishes, sweet treats – pastries, cakes and desserts and bite size delights – sweet and savoury
- Teamwork and leadership
- Planning and organising your time, workload and kitchen section
- Problem solving – sequencing of work and prioritising
- Attention to detail – you eat with your eyes
- Looking after yourself – work life balance
- Sustainability in catering and responsible sourcing
- Traceability and health
Why study with us?
- We have great links with local and national employers, making us the first stop for many employers looking to recruit.
- You will undertake training and assessments in our popular East Restaurant, preparing and serving lunches, afternoon tea and dinners to the public.
- You will visit London food markets, Michelin starred restaurants, take part in taster sessions and meet local employers from Moss and Co, The Hotel Victoria, Morston Hall and more.
Requirements
For Level 2 entry, you will need to have achieved at least three subjects at GCSE at grade 4 or above including English and maths.
Progression to Level 3 (Lowestoft campus only) is via completion of the Level 2 course.
Assessment
Your practical skills will be assessed by observation while working in our popular kitchens. Class-based lessons are designed to give you the knowledge to work successfully in the industry and are tested by short answer questions.
Progression
Many of our students progress to an apprenticeship or go straight into employment after impressing businesses during work placements.
Career opportunities include a chef (professional cookery or production), restaurant management, food and beverage service, bar and barista, conference and banqueting and school and residential home food production service.
"At Adnams, we are passionately dedicated to supporting and developing future generations of hospitality professionals. Working closely with and supporting East Coast College we are pushing forwards together to give learners opportunities for work experience, onward learning and entry into meaningful paid employment."
Nick Attfield, Director of Properties, Events, Tours and Experiences
Adnams
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