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Course overview

This is an industry qualification that is recognised worldwide. This course will build on your existing skills and experience. You must have either completed the City and Guilds Level 1 course (or equivalent) or have experience working in a professional kitchen. 

The course will enable you to participate in engaging, motivating learning experiences, and to develop cookery, food and beverage-related knowledge, understanding and skills that can be utilised in employment and at home. You will also attend visits to the wider hospitality industry, including suppliers and manufacturers, which will give you an insight into our sector.

Course description

What you will learn

To prepare and cook the following:

  • Stocks, sauces and soups
  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Meat and offal
  • Poultry
  • Fish and Shellfish
  • Rice, Pasta, Grains and Egg dishes

To Produce the following:

  • Hot and Cold Desserts and Puddings
  • Paste Products
  • Fermented dough products

You will also cover

  • Food Safety
  • Food Hygiene (REHIS)
  • A range of food and beverage service skills is taught in a realistic working environment
  • 2-hour bar licence training
  • Gueridon and Flambe service
  • Cocktail training

Entry requirements

  • Completion of level 1 culinary skills or equivalent qualification.
  • Recognition will also be given to those who have relevant work experience and will be assessed on an individual basis.

Progression

  • Level 6 Professional Cookery
  • Level 7 Patisserie and Confectionery
  • HNC Hospitality at SCQF 7 for those wishing to take a food and beverage service route.
  • Access to HN Events and Hospitality at SCQF Level 6

Career opportunities

  • Commis Chef
  • Junior Chef De Partie
  • Working in a range of food and beverage outlets in varied positions

Course options

Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 25/08/2025 to 12/06/2026 Cost: £1008
Venue details

Granton Campus

350 West Granton Road

Edinburgh

Course provider

Edinburgh College