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Advanced Certificate: Professional Cookery

This course develops advanced culinary skills and professional knowledge for the modern kitchen. Building on prior experience, learners refine high-level food production and presentation techniques, cook for the student-led restaurant, design their own menus, and rotate the role of head chef while producing dishes to industry standards.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6

Duration:

  • One year full-time
  • This course may require attendance in the evening
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Who is this course for?

This course is for those who have experience or qualifications in professional cookery or catering and wish to develop these further.

What skills will I learn?

Develop employability knowledge and practical skills for working in a professional kitchen Develop food product knowledge, including current trends, sustainability, waste control Develop a range of basic practical food preparation, cookery and presentation skills

What will I study?

  • Professional cookery
  • Kitchen operations
  • Cookery Knowledge
  • Food hygiene
  • Menu development & costing
  • Pastry
  • Kitchen Operation
  • Core skills

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC: Professional Cookery SCQF Level 7
  • HNC: Professional Cookery (Patisserie) SCQF Level 7

What career opportunities are there?

  • Commis chef
  • Senior commis chef
  • Junior chef de partie
  • Cook
  • Supervisor