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Advanced Certificate: Professional Cookery

This course is about developing culinary skills and knowledge in the professional kitchen. Building on previous cookery experience, the focus is on food production and food presentation skills at a higher level. During your studies you will cook a wide variety of dishes from soups and starters through to main courses and desserts, always aiming for the highest standard.

Course information

Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6

Duration:

  • One year full-time
  • This course may require attendance in the evening
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Who is this course for?

This course is for those who have experience or qualifications in professional cookery or catering and wish to develop these further.

What skills will I learn?

Develop employability knowledge and practical skills for working in a professional kitchen Develop food product knowledge, including current trends, sustainability, waste control Develop a range of basic practical food preparation, cookery and presentation skills

What will I study?

  • Professional cookery
  • Kitchen operations 
  • Food hygiene
  • Hospitality costing
  • Menu development
  • Pastry 
  • Food service
  • Core skills 

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC: Professional Cookery SCQF Level 7
  • HNC: Professional Cookery (Patisserie) SCQF Level 7

What career opportunities are there?

  • Commis chef
  • Senior commis chef
  • Junior chef de partie
  • Cook
  • Supervisor