Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery | Furness College

Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery

If you choose the diploma in Professional Cookery you'll develop vital skills in food safety and hygiene and teamwork as well as choosing from a range of practical options, anything from cooking shellfish dishes to developing menus.

Level 3 is ideal if you have worked in a proffessional kitchen for some time, or have a Level 2 qualification. Your work might involve supervising others or managing resources. You want to develop your skills further, perhaps to become a specialist chef or move into a management role.

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

Take your culinary skills to an advanced level with our City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery.
This industry-focused qualification is designed for aspiring chefs who want to develop the technical skills, creativity and professional standards required within modern kitchens. Through a combination of practical and theoretical learning, you will refine your cookery techniques whilst gaining experience in producing a wide range of dishes to industry standards.

Topics include:
• Health, safety and food hygiene within professional kitchens
• Food preparation and cooking principles
• Advanced knife and preparation skills
• Preparing and cooking meat, poultry and game
• Producing vegetable and vegetarian dishes
• Producing hot and cold desserts
• Advanced pastry products
• Cakes, biscuits and sponge products
• Fermented dough products and breads
• Hot and cold sauces
• Contemporary plated dishes
• Menu planning and presentation skills

Throughout the course you will develop the precision, creativity and organisational skills expected within the hospitality industry.

How long is the course?

This is a one-year full-time programme.

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

Level 2 relevant qualification or 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above.

Ideally have some industry experience.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

Successful completion of this qualification can lead to: • Employment within professional kitchens, restaurants, hotels and catering operations • Roles such as Commis Chef, Demi Chef de Partie • Higher-level hospitality and catering qualifications • Professional Cookery apprenticeships • Specialist careers in areas such as pastry, bakery production, fine dining and event catering This qualification provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding career within the hospitality industry, helping learners develop the advanced culinary skills valued by employers throughout the UK and beyond.

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