This course is based in our professional kitchens at the Feltham Skills Centre. You will be given opportunities to work with a variety of ingredients and equipment in order to learn the skills needed to produce food in a commercial environment. Alongside your food preparation and cooking qualification you will also gain qualifications in food hygiene and health and safety, which are needed for work in the catering industry.

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Who is This Course For?

Those who wish to go on to a career in professional cookery.

Entry Requirements

You should have Key Skills at Level 1 or GCSEs at grade D or above in both English and Maths.

About the course

This course is based in our professional kitchens at the Feltham Skills Centre. You will be given opportunities to work with a variety of ingredients and equipment in order to learn the skills needed to produce food in a commercial environment.

Alongside your food preparation and cooking qualification you will also gain qualifications in food hygiene and health and safety, which are needed for work in the catering industry:

• RSH Essential Food Hygiene covers pathogenic micro-organisms, food poisoning, personal hygiene, temperature control, kitchen design, kitchen pests and food legislation.
• CIEH Basic Health and Safety provides you with health and safety understanding.

Where next?

You may wish to go on to further study such as the VRQ Level 2 or an Apprenticeship alongside full-time employment.

How to apply?

Please apply online for courses starting in 2010.