INTERMEDIATE PROFESSIONAL COOKERY LEVEL 5


West Lothian College

Course details

Course description

This course will give you the skills you need for a career in professional cookery. This includes organisational skills, food preparation and cookery, preparing pastry and sweets, working safely and food hygiene. You will also work in our award-winning Terrace Restaurant.

The course covers:

  • Preparing, cooking and serving food
  • Menu planning
  • Food hygiene
  • Communication, information technology, problem solving and team-working
  • You will learn in practical and theoretical classes in our fully equipped facilities. You will develop essential skills for working in fast-paced restaurants and kitchens through work experience in the Terrace Restaurant. Some evening work is required

    Why choose this course

    You will have the chance of work experience placements locally as well as international opportunities during your time on the course.

    Learning outcome

    Education: progression to higher professional cookery level 6 or specialist areas such as patisserie.

    Employment: in the hospitality and catering industry in the UK and abroad add different levels within the industry.

    Provided by

    West Lothian College

    enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk

    01506 418181

    Provider website

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    Entry requirements

  • At least two National 4 awards or equivalent (Standard Grade general level or Intermediate 1 or 2) in English, mathematics, home economics, food technology and/or science
  • We welcome applications from mature students, particularly those who lack formal qualifications but have experience in the industry.

    If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

    Course options

    Course details

    Full time

    1st Aug 2023

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.