Free Level 3 Professional Cookery Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, part-time during the day, over one year. You'll need a Level 2 Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery or equivalent to join. Industry experience in a kitchen with a suitable menu range is also helpful. The course covers advanced and complex cookery through practical sessions and theory. You'll visit local and international restaurants, take part in live culinary demonstrations, and have the chance to enter national culinary competitions. Assessment takes place both in college and in the workplace.
Who this course is for
Advanced and complex cookery sessions both practical and theoretical.
Visits to International and local Restaurants and Catering establishments.
Opportunities for learners to be involved in internal and national culinary competitions.
Taking part in in-depth live demonstrations including regular updates in culinary trends.
Practical assessments in workplace and at college.
Entry requirements
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery or equivalent, Industry experience and employment in establishments with suitable menu range would be helpful for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced practical cookery skills across kitchen and larder work.
You'll study the theory behind complex culinary techniques.
You'll observe and analyse current culinary trends through live demonstrations.
You'll visit local and international restaurants and catering establishments.
You'll compete in internal and national culinary competitions.
You'll apply your skills in real workplace environments as part of your assessment.
How you will learn
Learning combines practical cookery sessions with classroom-based theory. You'll take part in live culinary demonstrations and visits to restaurants and catering establishments. Assessment is practical, carried out both at Tameside One and in a workplace setting. You'll also have opportunities to enter culinary competitions as part of your development.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tameside One 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 kitchen operations.
Head chef. Leads the kitchen team and designs menus.
Larder chef. Specialises in cold preparations, charcuterie, and larder work.
Catering manager. Oversees food production across a catering operation.
Private chef. Cooks for private clients or households.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts. Takes your skills to management and advanced culinary level.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery. A work-based route that can support progression toward senior kitchen roles.
Food Safety and Hygiene qualifications (Level 3). Useful for supervisory and management roles in catering.
