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Are you an enthusiastic person who loves a challenge and likes to be in a busy, lively and people focused environment? A Catering and Professional Cookery apprenticeship may suit you if you have some basic skills or experience with food or may just have a genuine interest in working in a culinary environment. This apprenticeship will allow you to develop the practical, industry relevant skills which will equip you with the basics of what is needed to work effectively as a chef in wide variety of service settings.
The opportunities in catering are endless, and for every type of learner there is a job role which can be suitably matched to allow for a fulfilled and satisfying career, so please come along and talk to the teaching team to find out more.
From the beginning of this apprenticeship, you will be working in real kitchens, developing your knife skills, learning about key ingredients and how to use them, gaining an understanding of cooking process and the science behind them, getting to know how to use professional equipment, learning about working safely and hygienically and of course creating and cooking dishes. While you are building your skills, you will learn much more about yourself and about how to be successful at work.
The Professional Cookery Apprenticeship is overseen by a supportive lecturing team who all come from a catering industry background. They will guide and encourage you; while helping you develop the confidence you need to work in a fast-paced environment.
You will learn a lot about yourself and unleash talent and skills you didn't know you had, taking pride in your work and achievements and develop meaningful, lifelong communication and social skills.
An Apprentice needs to:
This qualification is assessed continually through observation of performance. Knowledge and understanding are assessed through a blend of written, oral and online questioning.
There are excellent career opportunities in all sectors of the industry including fine dining, hotels, restaurants, gastro pubs and the Health and Welfare sector.
Successful completion will enable you to apply for a promotion to Demi Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie within the kitchen. With your Level 2 qualifications, you will gain recognition as a qualified person within the sector. You could also progress onto the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery.
P2796EF10B
Session Code
2 Year(s)
Duration
Apprenticeships
Mode of Study
15
Hours per Week
34
Number of Weeks
Interview Required
25/26
Academic Year
01/09/2025
Start Date
Monday
Day/s
Claire.Currid@swc.ac.uk
Coordinator(s)
Total Annual Fee
Total Concessionary Fee
Fees Payable Each Year
**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?
P2796DF10B
Dermot.Regan@swc.ac.uk
P2796OF10B
Further Education
Michael.Donaghey@swc.ac.uk
City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery Fast Track
City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery
Level 2 Catering & Professional Cookery Apprenticeship