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Level 3 Professional Cookery Course in Leeds – Leeds City College Printworks Campus – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Professional Cookery Course in Leeds. Part-time daytime professional cookery classes run at Leeds City College Printworks Campus, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll need a Level 2 culinary qualification or substantial industry experience to join, along with a strong standard of English and maths. The course covers the skills and techniques expected of professional chefs working in the catering and hospitality sector. It typically takes one year to complete.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for those who want to work as professional chefs in the catering and hospitality sector.

Entry requirements

High standard and understanding of English language and Maths. Level 2 Culinary certification or substantial industry experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced cooking techniques across a range of culinary styles.
  • You'll plan and prepare menus suited to professional kitchen environments.
  • You'll apply food safety and hygiene standards in a commercial kitchen setting.
  • You'll manage kitchen resources, including stock, equipment, and time.
  • You'll prepare, cook, and finish complex dishes to professional standards.
  • You'll understand the nutritional principles behind menu planning.
  • You'll work to the pace and pressures of a real commercial kitchen.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a professional kitchen environment, supported by classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through observed practical performance, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your skills and knowledge across the qualification. Your assessor will observe you working and review your portfolio throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leeds City College Printworks Campus 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: second-in-command, supports the head chef daily.
  • Head chef: leads the kitchen team and oversees all food production.
  • Commis chef: entry-level role, a strong starting point after qualifying.
  • Catering supervisor: oversees food service in larger catering operations.
  • Private chef: cooks for individuals, families, or private events.
  • Restaurant cook: prepares dishes in a range of dining establishments.

What you could study next

A Level 4 Diploma in Professional Cookery or Culinary Arts Management is a natural next step if you want to move into senior kitchen leadership or management. You could also work toward a Hospitality Management qualification if you're interested in the business side of running a kitchen or catering operation. Apprenticeships at Level 3 or above in professional cookery are another route to progress while earning.

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