Level 1 Professional Cookery

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above. Working towards a Grade 4 in English and Maths will be beneficial. A keen interest in the hospitality and catering industry, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Our specialist teachers will guide students through this course to develop their skills and knowledge. Students gain expertise in our dedicated facilities at our London Road Campus. We have our own on-site commercial and award-winning restaurant, Origins, which will give students a brilliant and valuable insight into the restaurant trade. We also work to provide in-house and external competitions and workshops throughout the year. Our links with the catering industry will provide students with great job opportunities. Course Content Students will develop fundamental skills and knowledge in basic preparation and cooking. This will incorporate different cooking skills and techniques.

More specifically, you will study:

• Health and Safety

• Employability in the catering sector

• Techniques such as poaching, frying, baking, boiling, roasting, and steaming

In addition, students will undertake the Level 2 Food Safety qualification.

There are graded practical tests throughout the year to assess cooking skills and a final summary exam in pastry and savoury dishes. Students will be required to produce written assignments and demonstrate an understanding of the catering trade with written tests to supplement their product knowledge. Students are required to reflect on practical assessments and to set targets to aid their professional progression.

Progression in Professional Cookery Level 1 Diploma

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the option to progress to the Level 2 in Professional Cookery or Hospitality. An alternative option would be an apprenticeship in catering.

Course highlights We work to provide in-house and external competitions and workshops throughout the year. Our links with the catering industry will provide students with great job opportunities.

Students will also get to train in our AA Rosette restaurant 'Origins'.

You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk