Professional Cookery & Hospitality Level 1 Diploma

You will:

• Work with highly qualified chefs with a wealth of experience in the catering and hospitality industry
• Have ‘hands on’ practical work, developing your knowledge and practical cookery skills
• Prepare and cook fresh food in our new training kitchen
• Visit hotels, restaurants, sports arenas, cafes and many others
• Visit a range of hospitality establishment and talk to the professionals
• Gain experience working in the College’s Brasserie restaurant
• Experience the real demands and pressures of the industry

• A broad introduction to the catering industry with special focus on professional cookery and the practical skills required to work in today’s modern hospitality industry
• The real demands and pressures of the industry
• How front of house works effectively alongside a professional kitchen
• Food and beverage service which for some may be your eventual career pathway
• Essential Skills for Progression in English and Maths to support your basic education and career development

Units may include:

• Customer Service
• Food Production Operations
• Food Safety
• Health & Safety
• Introduction to the Hospitality & Catering Industry
• Introduction to Work Place Skills
• Professional Cookery

• Mostly from instruction, demonstration and practicing your craft skills until you achieve the level skill required in the modern catering industry
• By classroom sessions and the course virtual learning environment (VLE) to support your coursework, helping you to build up a sound knowledge of the subject area

• The majority of your work will be carried out in the two fully equipped commercial kitchens, Brasserie Restaurant and Bar at the College’s High Street Campus.
• You will be required to purchase a restaurant uniform which will be worn during formal restaurant sessions and external visits to industry