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Senior Professional Chef Apprenticeship

Course Information

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  • Course Type Apprenticeship
  • Subject Area Hospitality and Catering
  • Qualification Apprenticeship
  • Study Mode: Day Release
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Hele Road Centre
  • Course Length Up to 18 months
  • Day Fortnightly
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Overview

Learn advanced cooking techniques and take responsibility for running a specific section of the kitchen. Work in a variety of kitchen environments, such as a pub, school, hospital, care home, 5* hotel, restaurant and Michelin starred restaurant.

Who is this course for?

Choose this apprenticeship if you want to learn more advanced chefing skills and wish to develop your management skills.

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Focus on developing more advanced techniques as a chef, including the use of specialist equipment
  • Execute standardised menus and help to develop menus and dishes
  • Adapt and produce dishes to meet special dietary, religious and allergenic requirements
  • Consider hygiene, health and safety, compliance and budgeting
  • Supervise and oversee team members, ensuring quality
Entry Requirements

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you will need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme. 

Additional Costs

You will need to purchase a full set of kitchen knives and kitchen whites (uniform) and two reference books.

Progression and careers

On completion, you can move on to the Level 4 Apprenticeship in Hospitality Management, as a kitchen manager or head chef, or progress into full time employment.

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  • How to apply

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    1) Complete our online application form

    2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades

    3) Attend an interview

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