Free Level 3 Professional Cookery Course in Birmingham. Full-time daytime classes run at University College Birmingham, with training in professional kitchens and industry placements included. Over one year, you'll develop advanced culinary techniques, complex dishes, and the practical skills employers look for in a working kitchen. Placements give you hands-on experience in hotels, restaurants, and other catering settings.
Who this course is for
"Do you dream of becoming a professional chef? Well-trained chefs are in strong demand, with big promotion prospects for those who demonstrate commitment and flair for the job. From working in fine dining restaurants to event catering, our Professional Cookery college course will give you the practical skills and knowledge for a range of careers in the catering and foodservice industries.
University College Birmingham is internationally renowned for our chef training and catering courses, with an experienced team of expert chef lecturers and excellent professional kitchen facilities for you to hone your culinary skills. Our Level 2 course introduces you to key food preparation and cookery skills, while the Level 3 course builds on your culinary foundations to take your cooking to a higher level with more complex techniques and dishes, preparing you either to start your career or move onto a university degree.
Our chef college courses focus on developing your hands-on practical skills, and you�ll have the opportunity to put them to the test both on campus and out in the industry. As well as training in our industry-standard kitchens and restaurants, you�ll gain additional real-world experience on placements, working anywhere from hotels and restaurants to cafes and food manufacturers."
Entry requirements
Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook complex dishes using advanced culinary techniques.
You'll develop skills in a range of cooking methods, from fine dining to large-scale catering.
You'll learn how to manage food safety and hygiene in a professional kitchen.
You'll practise menu planning and the presentation of dishes to a professional standard.
You'll apply your skills in real kitchen environments during industry placements.
You'll build knowledge of the catering and hospitality industry, including different service contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in professional kitchen facilities on campus. Assessment is through a combination of practical observations, assignments, and portfolio work. Industry placements are included in the course, giving you assessed experience working in commercial catering environments such as hotels, restaurants, and food businesses.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University College Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: section chef in a professional kitchen
Commis chef: junior chef role in restaurants or hotels
Sous chef: second-in-command in a kitchen brigade
Catering supervisor: overseeing food production in large-scale settings
Private chef: cooking for individuals, families, or events
Events caterer: preparing and serving food at functions and events
