Code: CFG5111
Does the challenge of cooking the finest food in the fast-paced kitchen environment of a top restaurant appeal to you?
This programme aims to build on your existing competencies and develop a greater level of practical skills. You will have the opportunity to enter local, national, and international competitions.
This programme aims to build on your existing competencies and develop a greater level of practical skills. Special features include:
Loughborough College students have won numerous awards in competitions for both team and individual performances including the UK and Welsh Culinary Championships, Country Range and Teflon Diamond Standard Awards.
You will work in both kitchen and restaurant on a rota basis. To build your confidence in the restaurant, you will start with the basics of front-of-house skills, beginning with customer service, working as a team and learn how to prepare for a restaurant service. This will progress onto time management, working within a bar, sommelier skills and much more.
Throughout the course there will be enrichment opportunities, including mini master class sessions where you will be able to work alongside restaurateurs and employment opportunities. You may also have the opportunity to work on exciting outside events.
Theoretical aspects will be assessed primarily through assignments and short-answer questions. Seven practical tests will take place throughout the programme, with the two main practical tests happening towards the end of the course.
Upon completion of this course, you'll have the opportunity to progress on to a Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery, National Diploma Hospitality Supervision, or enter directly into employment.
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