Advanced Professional Cookery Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Course
In St Helens
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Advanced
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Location
St helens
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Duration
18 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
The catering industry has seen incredible growth throughout the UK, due to the boost in tourism and visitor numbers. This means that there are plenty of career opportunities within this fast-paced industry, such as working for a small, family-run pub, global hotel chain, Michelin starred restaurant, or your own business.
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About this course
This apprenticeship is suitable for those who are currently working within this sector or are looking to gain employment within this sector as a chef in a fine dining restaurant or hotel. This apprenticeship will allow you to develop practical skills in butchery, fish preparation and other larder work. It also aims to enhance your skills in the cooking and service of food whilst working in a fine dining restaurant or hotel.
This is dependent on your employer and on the level of the apprenticeship you apply for.
You will normally need at least grade C or above in your English and maths GCSEs. If you don't have these, don't worry. You can work towards your functional skills in English and maths alongside your apprenticeship training at St Helens College.
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Subjects
- Cookery
- Industry
- Catering
- Professional Cookery
- Health
- Sauces
- Catering Principles
- Shellfish dishes
- Meat dishes
- Secure working environment
- Hygienic
Course programme
What type of work will I do and what qualifications will I gain?
Although apprenticeships will vary depending on your entry level and your employer, you will gain a range of skills from the varying tasks you complete, these could include:
- Maintenance of a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
- Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
- Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
- Maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environment
- Prepare fish for complex dishes
- Prepare meat for complex dishes
- Cook and finish complex meat dishes
- Prepare, cook and finish complex hot sauces
- Cook and finish complex shellfish dishes
You will also gain the following qualifications:
- Competence and Knowledge Qualification - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery and Level 3 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Professional Cookery)
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Level 2 Functional Skills Maths (NCFE)
- Level 2 Functional Skills English (NCFE)
What skills and qualities will I need for this apprenticeship?
- Motivated and committed
- Good communicator
- Passionate about the industry
- Good team-player
- Forward thinker who uses own initiative
- Possess a high level of energy and enthusiasm
Additional information
Advanced Professional Cookery Apprenticeship (Level 3)