Introduction to Professional Cookery - Level 1

• 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and Maths

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve CGLI Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery.

• Food safety

• Employability in hospitality and catering

• Health and safety

• Healthier foods and special diets

• Kitchen equipment

• Boiling, poaching and steaming

• Stewing and braising

• Baking, roasting and grilling

• Deep frying and shallow frying

• Regeneration of pre-prepared foods

• Cold food preparation.

• Practical classes in realistic work environment

• Tutorials

• Group based activities

• Private study

• Demonstrations.

• Competency-based theory
• Practical exams.

This course is linked to local enrichment activities, you will receive up-to-date current industry information from our industry partners.

The course is also fully endorsed, all knowledge, skills and behaviours are transferable, which supports you in preparation for work.

English and maths are fully embedded into the course, both practically and academically. You will be given the opportunity to practice both English and maths throughout the course.

Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress onto Professional Cookery - Level 2.

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.