Professional Cookery

The City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in professional qualification aimed at 16-18 & adult learners who are in a full-time Level 3 education programme and wish to pursue a career as a chef in a professional kitchen.
The course is aimed at chefs who are currently working or have a part time role in a professional kitchen or are working in a supervisory role.
This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for professional cookery and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a professional chef. Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include:
• Working as part of a Team
• Maintaining food safety when preparing storing food
• Maintain safe hygienic environment
• Preparing, cooking meat poultry, fish , shellfish, fermented dough product, paste based products, hot, cold desserts, finishing techniques, soups, sauce, chocolate work, pasta, vegetable dishes.

Please Click Here to view the specific entry requirements for our 16-18 Study Programmes.

Work Experience is a vital part of the course and you will be supported in finding a work placement relevant to your study.

practical assessments and theory test papers

Level 4 culinary arts
Level 3 patisserie and confectionary
Level 3 hospitality travel and tourism
Level 3 food and beverage supervision

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.
- Chefs uniform is required as part of the college PPE this can be purchased via the college