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PROFESSIONAL COOKERY LEVEL 4 (JANUARY)

  • Start date:   January 2027
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 4
  • Course Type:   Short Full-time

PROFESSIONAL COOKERY LEVEL 4 (JANUARY)

Whether you're looking to make Professional Cookery your chosen career or simply develop or build on existing cookery skills, West Lothian College can support you with this on our Professional Cookery Level 4 course. 

This course is perfect for those leaving school who have an interest in cooking or those looking for a change in career.

Start date: 18 January 2027 - June 2027
SCQF Level: 4
Mode: Full-time
Duration: 18 weeks
Days/Times:
Monday 9am-4pm; Tuesday 9am-12; Wednesday 9am-4pm

  • What the course includes

    The course covers: 

    • Introduction to professional cookery for cafe's, restaurants, hotels and food outlets 
    • Introduction to food preparation techniques and cookery processes including restaurant service Introduction to food product development  
    • Preparing and cooking a variety of foods including butchery, bakery, pastry and desserts Preparing and cooking a variety of foods, Cake Decoration and Understanding and using ingredients. 
    • Working within the Terrace Restaurant 
    • Study of healthy eating and nutritional composition of foods 
    • Students can enter inhouse competitions

Why choose this course?

This course provides an excellent introduction to Professional Cookery, led by experienced lecturers with diverse industry backgrounds, including fine dining, contract catering, branded restaurants, and 4 and 5-star hotels. They will support and guide you throughout the program. 

We offer a range of full-time courses from Level 4 up to Level 6 Professional Cookery and you would have the opportunity to progress through these levels which are designed to prepare you for employment within this industry.  

Students benefit from our strong links with local employers and related organisations, by hearing from industry speakers and to gain work experience from varied and relevant work placements and volunteering opportunities. 

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from mature students, particularly those who lack formal qualifications but have experience in the industry. 

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course. 

  • Where it leads

    Education:  Intermediate professional cookery  

    Employment:  Introductory position within Professional kitchen. Providing opportunities to work locally, nationally and abroad at different levels within the industry. 

Interview arrangements

If we invite you for interview, plan to be in college for up to three hours. The interview involves: 

  • Course information 
  • Practical assessment  
  • Written assessment 

Fees, finance and funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click  here to find out more. 

Take that next step in your career and apply for this course today. If the course is not yet open for applications, feel free to ask any questions by clicking make an enquiry. 

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Take that next step in your career and apply for this course today. If the course is not yet open for applications, feel free to ask any questions by clicking make an enquiry.

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