City and Guilds Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery

Level of Qualification: City & Guilds Diploma

This course is for those who want to develop a career in the Hospitality and Catering Industry. As well as focusing on Professional Cookery you will be working in our Terrace Restaurant serving our discerning customers.

Duration

The course will take one academic year.

Aim

You will cover a number of units which will include Introduction to the Catering and Hospitality Industry, cookery units which includes preparation and cooking variety of foods, cold preparation and study Healthy Foods. A food service unit and a menu project will also be included. You will achieve these units through a number of practical and theory lessons delivered in our fully equipped professional kitchens. The course will involve a significant number of Practical Exams and with Theory Tests on each of the units delivered. A number of core skills will also be included IT, Numeracy, Problem Solving and Communication. Working as a strong team member will play significant part of the programme when working in the restaurant and kitchen delivering meals for the restaurant.

Opportunities

You will participate in both internal and external hospitality events giving an invaluable insight of what it is like to work in the industry. All of our full-time students are encouraged to obtain part -time work in the hospitality industry to gain valuable experience and skills.

Entry

Candidates should have at least 2 standard grades at General level or Intermediate 1/2 in English, Mathematics, Home Economics and /or Science
SVQ 1 in Food Preparation and Cooking
Mature students applications are also welcome, particularly who do not have formal qualifications and who wish to change career direction.

For those about to leave school you will not currently be able to apply online and you should ask your guidance teacher for an appliction form.

The key criteria for all of the above applicants is that they should demonstrate a passion for food and desire to satisfy customer needs.

Please note that the City & Guilds Diploma and SVQ Level 2 courses require similar entry qualifications. However, there are differing assessment needs, and candidates will be advised at interview, as to which course will suit their needs. Both courses have the same progression opportunities.

Prospects

Education: Progression to SVQ 3 Professional Cookery or after time spent in industry consider HNC Hospitality programme.

Employment: Hospitality offers a variety of exciting opportunities both here and abroad at different levels from working in a bistro to a 3 Michelin star restaurant - you could be one of 81 chefs in the world who hold this accolade.