Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder) Level 3 Diploma

During this one-year advanced course you will be able to build on your experience of working in a kitchen or previous study to improve your cooking skills. You will also have the opportunity to specialise in a specific area or even move into a management role.

You will be able to use your passion for cooking to fuel ambition to become a qualified professional in this dynamic industry. You will be able to explore the world the Gastronomy, learn a range of advanced skills and techniques to prepare and cook meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian dishes. We will also guide you through kitchen and larder professional cooking operations, develop your leadership and supervisory skills and give you a thorough understanding of sustainability in a professional kitchen.

You will be assessed by way of observation and short answer question papers culminating with a synoptic assessment and the end of the course.

Successful completion of the Level 2 course and GCSE English or maths at grade 4.

Once you have completed the course you can progress onto Higher Education to study subjects such as Hospitality Management at degree level. You may look to start your career in the industry as a Brigade chef or join a Management training scheme in a hotels or global company in the industry.