Overview
Throughout this Professional Cookery course at City of Glasgow College, learners will gain industry knowledge through hands-on sessions in the college’s commercial kitchens and training restaurant, alongside theory lessons.
Features
You will gain the expertise and understanding required to enter the Catering Industry or continue your studies towards an HNC or HND in Professional Cookery.
The staff delivering the course are experienced industry professionals, who will ensure you are equipped to meet the demands of working in a professional kitchen. You will be given the opportunity to prepare a variety of sweet and savoury dishes while enhancing your originality and artistic flair.
How the course is taught
Learning combines classroom-based theory with hands-on activities. Practical units take place in purpose-built accommodation within the college's City campus.
After the course
Successful completion can lead to employment as a Commis Chef, trainee Chef or Cook within the Hospitality and Catering Industry.
Programme Structure
You'll study:- Professional Cookery: Practical
- Professional Cookery: Knowledge
- Professional Cookery: Kitchen Operations
- Food Hygiene
- Hospitality Costing
- Health and Safety in Hospitality
- Pastry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Culinary Arts View 58 other Short Courses in Culinary Arts in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- National Certificate at SCQF level 5 in Professional Cookery; OR
- General Catering Course at SCQF level 5; OR
- Practical Bakery and Cookery Course at SCQF level 5; OR
- Any SCQF level 5 qualification in Professional Cookery, eg NVQ or SVQ level 2; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications/experience.
- You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
- Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Glasgow
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.