Introduction to professional Cookery

Key Facts

Starting
8 Sep 2025

Location
Merton
Start Date
Sep 2025
Level
Level 1
Code
MAH1017CF
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If you want a career in the catering industry to become a chef or a waiter and have little or no previous knowledge, this course will give you the skills to start on the career ladder. The practical course covers all aspects of food preparation and cookery, pastry, food and drink service at introductory level. You'll also learn about food hygiene, health and safety and the discipline required to work as a chef or waiter. This course includes practical experience in our commercial restaurant and the relevant theory to underpin it. We run some great trips as part of this course to help you really understand the industry. Previously we've been to the O2 corporate hospitality area and Field to Fork butchers. You'll also represent the College at plenty of high profile events, including the London Skills Show. The College has a strong track record in local and national competitions so you'll have the chance to compete against your peers to help boost your understanding and experience. You'll be working in the kitchen and front of house at Taste, our commercial restaurant. So you'll have experience with paying customers - and seeing feedback on TripAdvisor!

Entry Requirements

We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.
3 x GCSE's at any grade including Maths and English or previous vocational qualification.
Don't have any formal qualifications? Don't worry, let us know and we can assess you to ensure you will be able to achieve well on the course.
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
Course Content
The main themes of this qualification include:
- Preparation, cooking and presentation of fish/meat/poultry/eggs/pasta & pulses
- Preparation, cooking and presentation of bread and dough products
- Food safety & Personal Hygiene
- Introduction to customer service
- Food & Beverage Service
- Hot & Cold drink Service
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