Free Level 3 Professional Cookery Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, full-time during the day. Over 35 weeks, you'll learn to prepare and cook meat, fish and poultry, develop food and customer service skills, and complete barista training. The course also covers the hospitality and catering industry as a whole. A level 3 professional cookery qualification gives you the skills employers look for in professional kitchen roles.
Who this course is for
This one-year course provides an introduction to the world of professional cookery and food service. You will learn how to prepare and cook meat, fish and poultry, understand the hospitality and catering industry, food and customer service and barista training.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full details
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook meat, fish and poultry to professional standards.
You'll develop knife skills and kitchen techniques used in professional kitchens.
You'll learn food safety and hygiene practices relevant to catering environments.
You'll understand how the hospitality and catering industry operates.
You'll develop food and customer service skills.
You'll complete barista training as part of the course.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a professional kitchen environment alongside classroom-based study. Assessment covers both practical cookery tasks and written work. You'll be assessed on your ability to prepare and cook dishes to industry standards, as well as your knowledge of the hospitality and catering sector.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: runs a specific section of a professional kitchen.
Commis chef: entry-level role supporting senior chefs in a kitchen brigade.
Larder chef: prepares cold dishes, salads, and charcuterie in professional kitchens.
Pastry chef: specialises in desserts, bread, and baked goods.
Catering supervisor: oversees food production and service in catering operations.
Barista: prepares and serves coffee and hot drinks in cafes or restaurants.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: a work-based qualification that builds on your skills and is recognised for progression into senior kitchen roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Culinary Arts Management: moves into the management side of professional kitchens and catering operations.
Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts: a higher education route for those looking to move into senior chef or food business roles.
