Course Overview
Professional Cookery for Adults is ideal if you’re looking to work in a fast-paced and exciting industry. This study programme gives you the practical skills, confidence and industry understanding needed to begin a career within catering, either locally or nationally.
You’ll take part in an intensive, hands-on course taught by experienced industry professionals who will support your development throughout. The course focuses on building strong foundations in culinary practice, helping you develop professional kitchen skills and an understanding of how the catering industry operates.
You’ll learn how to prepare and cook a wide range of dishes, including working with meat, offal, fish, sauces and pastry. Your practical skills will be developed in realistic working environments, giving you the opportunity to showcase your talent in the college’s award-winning restaurant, Bilocca.
Adult learners on the course also have opportunities to take part in local and national competitions, achieving excellent results and gaining valuable industry recognition.
Entry Requirements:
No formal qualifications are required
Course Highlights
Course Units
• Practical culinary skills
• Food preparation and cooking techniques
• Working with meat, offal, fish, sauces and pastry
• Kitchen safety and professional practice
• Working in a professional kitchen environment
Course Breakdown
Course Structure
This is a practical study programme combining hands-on kitchen training, classroom-based learning and restaurant service experience. Teaching reflects real industry standards and professional working practices.
Progression & Next Steps
On successful completion, you can progress directly into employment within restaurants, hotels, catering businesses or hospitality venues. The course also supports progression to further professional cookery or hospitality qualifications.