Key Info
Learning Area Catering
Delivery Mode Full-time
Duration 1 Year
Dates & Locations
Course Type 16-19
Location Cornwall College Camborne
Start Date 07/09/2021
Course Type 16-19
Location Cornwall College St Austell
Start Date 06/09/2021
This course is suitable for those who have successfully completed a level 2 qualification in professional cookery or an equivalent qualification.
It is a practical course that will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge to work across a variety of sectors in the catering and food service industries, from event catering to fine dining restaurants. The course will enable you to develop skills in the preparation and cooking of complex meat, poultry, fish, hot and cold sauces, vegetables and salads. Level 3 will help you develop and refine your essential skills, building on your culinary foundations to take your cookery to a higher level with more complex techniques and dishes.
You will also study the nutritional values of foods and ingredients, management and supervisory skills, successful kitchen management and how to store, prepare and cook food safely.
The qualification enables learners to develop knowledge, understanding and skills essential for working in a food environment and working with others, improving their own performance.
As a nationally recognised Centre of Excellence in three disciplines, and AA Highly Commended College Rosette Restaurant winner, there really is nowhere, better to study catering and hospitality.
This course is ideal if:
You wish to study “Kitchen & Larder” and develop your practical skills in butchery and fish preparation, and learn how to cook and finish a number of complex dishes using meat, fish and shellfish, as well as vegetarian dishes.
Or
You wish to study “Patisserie and Confectionery” and develop your patisserie and bakery skills in hot desserts, cold sweets, breads, chocolate work, royal icing and artisan breads.
What You Will Learn
You will learn many of the techniques used in professional cookery, including:
Cook and finish complex fish and shellfish dishes
Cook and finish complex meat, poultry and game dishes
Cook and finish complex vegetable dishes
Prepare cook and finish complex hot sauces
Prepare cook and finishes complex soups
Prepare cook and finish fresh pasta dishes
Prepare cook and finish complex bread and dough products
Prepare cook and finish complex cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones
Prepare cook and finish complex pastry products
Prepare, process and finish complex chocolate products
Prepare cook and finish complex hot and cold desserts
As well as learning about:
Producing healthier dishes
How to work safely and hygienically
You will learn a combination of practical and theoretical units which will be delivered in an excellent industry level environment. In addition to developing practical skills you will also study the nutritional values of foods and ingredients, management and supervisory skills, successful kitchen management, and how to store, prepare and cook food safely.
You will also receive personal tutorials which will provide opportunities to set your personal targets and to carryout self-evaluation and reflection.
Entry Requirements
Work Experience
Lewis, 18, is interested in specializing in pastry and is completing his industry placement in a professional kitchen.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my industry placement. My employers have been extremely supportive of my college course, industry placement and development outside of college as well. They have presented me with plenty of opportunities to advance in my career and I am greatly appreciative of them.
The industry placement helps to develop your skills alongside college and gives you the experience of working in the proper kitchen environment. I would highly recommend taking part in the placement to anyone interested.”
Assessment
Alongside the theory you will produce a portfolio of your work which will be verified and should include assessment books, projects, and theoretical work
Progression
Higher Education – Degree in Hospitality Management
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Ben Ambridge
Ben studied professional cookery and after travelling the world, he has settled down in Cornwall working as the Executive Chef at The Longstore. One of his most memorable experiences at Cornwall College was being nominated for a City and Guilds achievement award by his lecturer. He went on to win the award, attending the presentation at Buckingham Palace.
"The course covered all areas needed to equip me with the knowledge to enter a professional kitchen. I traveled around the world with the skills I had learnt. I settled back down in Cornwall and have worked my way up to executive chef, overseeing 3 kitchens. I write menus, train staff, team building and quality control of all sites."
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