Become a professional chef by completing this level one qualification. You will gain a high standard of cookery skills from processes such as roasting and frying to commodities, whilst also learning other workplace essentials like menu design. This Diploma in Professional Cookery is for nyone who works or wants to work as a chef in the catering and hospitality sector. It is ideal for learners coming straight school or adults who wish to seek a career in this industry.
During your time on this course you will be epected to work during Wednesday and Thursday evenings cooking and serving food for customers dining in our College restaurant.
You will study a range of topics including:
Bystudying at one level you are getting the best start to your catering career. We are registered with World Skills, enter intercollege competions and we hae organised trips to food shows. You will gain valuable work experience in the commercial restaurant The Wharncliffe. Students who achieve go onto level 2 Professional Cookery with aprogression to route level 3. They will gain the key skills and behaviours to become an inspirational leader/chef.
A minimum of GCSE grade 3 in English and Maths. Learners will be taken on merit after initial assessment and a cooking trial. Relevant work experience will also be taken into consideration.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Next Step button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.
“I enjoy being in a working environment in the college restaurant and serving customers”
Anonymous Level 2 Food and Beverage Services Former student at Winterhill School
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023 -2024. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I enjoy being in a working environment in the college restaurant and serving customers”
Anonymous Level 2 Food and Beverage Services Former student at Winterhill School
The catering and hospitality sector is ideal if you want to work in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for cooking and working in a customer-focused setting.
Chefs prepare, cook and present food, develop and plan menus, manage inventory, maintain food standards.
Prepare menus, stock control, prepare and cook food, monitor quality and health and safety.**
Restaurants across a wide variety of public and private sector employer settings, such as hospitals, schools, holiday parks, high-end restaurants, or on a cruise ship.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Restaurant Managers organise the day-to- day running of their venue and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive.
Organise shifts for staff, manage stock and budgets, follow licencing and health and safety rules and deal with customer complaints.**
Restaurants, hotel chains or catering for large events.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the catering and hospitality sector include*:
“I enjoy being in a working environment in the college restaurant and serving customers”
Anonymous Level 2 Food and Beverage Services Former student at Winterhill School
