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Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery

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Study Times: 
Full Time
Daytime
Level: 
Level 1 - Foundation equivalent
Length of course: 
1 Year
Venue: 
Poplar Centre
Age Group: 
16-19 Year Olds

You will develop a broad understanding of the hospitality and catering industry. The importance of Food safety in catering, develop the basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of health and safety in the workplace. You will gain an introduction to healthier foods; kitchen equipment; personal workplace skills and professional cookery. You will learn how to prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching, steaming, stewing, braising, grilling and many more.

Much of the work takes place in our training kitchen where you will have the opportunity to prepare meals for sale. You will also gain work experience in different catering establishments. If you have specific needs such as reading or writing difficulties, you will receive extensive support.

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Days and Times: 
TBC
Where this course might take me: 
You could progress to Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery or into employment in the Catering and Hospitality Industry