Diploma in Professional Cookery at SCQF level 6
12 units in total
There are no entry qualification requirements for this apprenticeship, however it would be advisable to have been working with your employer for a minimum of 3 months and in a kitchen that allows you to produce complex level dishes
What will you learn?
Your journey to becoming an advanced qualified chef starts here
You will learn on the job and the training will take roughly 12-18 months to complete.
You will earn a salary and work within a kitchen team. Your training assessor will schedule visits to assess you in the workplace.
There are mandatory modules and optional modules to select to complete the qualification.
The qualification is made up of the following areas
Prepare Fish, Shellfish, Meat, Poultry, Game for Complex Dishes
Cook and Finish Complex Vegetarian, fish, meat, poultry, shellfish & game Dishes
Prepare, Cook and Finish Complex Hot Sauces, soups, pasta & cold dishes
Prepare, Finish and Present Canapes and Cocktail Products
Prepare, Cook and Finish Complex Dressings and Cold Sauces
Prepare, Cook and Finish Complex Bread and Dough Products
Prepare, Cook and Finish Complex Cakes, Sponges, Biscuits, pastry and Scones
Prepare, Process and Finish Complex Chocolate Products
Prepare, Process and Finish Marzipan, Pastillage and Sugar Products
Prepare, Cook and Finish Complex Hot & Cold Desserts
Collaborating with Front of House Staff
Allocating and Checking Work
Contribute to the Development of Recipes and Menus
Contributing to Developing Individuals
Delivering Service Briefings
Receiving Stock
Leading Meeting Agenda Items
Make Sure Food Safety Practices are Followed in the Preparation and Serving of Food and Drink
Monitoring Health, Safety and Security
Order Stock
Resolving Customer Service Problems
Minimise the Risk of Allergens to Customers
Maintain Sustainable Practise in Commercial Kitchens
Developing Meta-Skills and Personal Practice