Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
In order to begin this course, students need to have achieved 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English and Mathematics. Prior experience or a Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery to include the pastry route or relevant industry experience is also required.
Details
The level 3 course allows learners to understand advanced cooking techniques plus a broader understanding of key supervisory skills. The course is taught by highly experienced staff with many years’ experience within the industry to enhance the learner’s experience.
Topics on this course include:
• Creating a safe working environment
• Effective teamwork
• Food safety
• Professional patisserie and bakery
• Chocolate techniques
• Patisserie and fermented products, desserts, petit fours and decorative products
• Cake decorating
• Event planning, marketing and costing
• External work experience in hotels such as the two Michelin star L’enclume, Stanley House, The Villa @ Wrea Green, Decker’s restaurants, The French at the Midland and many more.
Work Experience
There are no specific work experience placements, however, the cooking takes place in our fully equipped training kitchens, which are the largest in the North West.
Progression
There are no specific work experience placements, however, the cooking takes place in our fully equipped training kitchens, which are the largest in the North West.
