Free Level 3 Cookery Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street. The course runs full-time over one year, with around 17 hours of daytime cookery classes each week across 35 weeks. You'll develop advanced culinary skills and gain work experience alongside your studies. Entry requirements include a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including Maths and English), or a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit or above with Maths and English at Level 2.
Who this course is for
The Catering and Hospitality sector is without doubt one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, with a vast amount of employment opportunities. The need for skilled chefs increases annually and having a Level 3 Professional Chefs Diploma will be the benchmark for most employers. Such qualified chefs are expected to perform at the highest level consistently in an often busy and challenging kitchen environment. The ability to work at this level requires commitment, dedication and a passion to produce dish items to a high standard. This requires enthusiasm, high energy, methodical working and organisational skills and the ability to take responsibility when needed. Advanced Professional Chef students will gain work experience with a college approved employer. You will be learning in our award-winning Academy Restaurant,w here you will produce dishes of high-end cuisine for our paying customers. This gives you a real insight into how what you are doing in college supports the needs of local industry. Many of our students have gone into local industry and have won accolades to be proud of.
You'll prepare and cook complex dishes to a professional standard.
You'll develop advanced knife skills and kitchen techniques.
You'll plan and cost menus for a professional kitchen environment.
You'll apply food safety and hygiene practices at a high level.
You'll manage your time and workflow during busy kitchen service.
You'll adapt dishes to meet dietary requirements and customer needs.
You'll work to the standards expected in a commercial kitchen.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of practical kitchen sessions and classroom-based study. Assessment includes practical cookery tasks, written assignments, and work experience placements. You'll be assessed on your ability to perform consistently to a professional standard in a kitchen environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: runs a specific section in a professional kitchen.
Sous chef: supports the head chef and oversees daily kitchen operations.
Commis chef: entry-level role in hotels, restaurants, and catering.
Head chef: leads the kitchen team and sets the menu.
Private chef: cooks for individuals, families, or corporate clients.
Catering manager: oversees food production and service in large venues.
Pastry chef: specialises in desserts, bread, and baked goods.
What you could study next
Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds): the next step for chefs aiming for senior kitchen roles or management.
Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts: combines practical skills with business and management knowledge, available at many universities and colleges.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hospitality Management: broadens into the business side of the hospitality industry.
