Level 3 Professional Cookery Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 43 weeks and covers the skills and knowledge needed to work as a chef at a professional level. You'll develop advanced cookery techniques across a range of dishes, cuisines, and kitchen environments. This level 3 professional cookery qualification is assessed through practical and written work.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes to professional kitchen standards.
You'll develop knife skills and food preparation techniques used in commercial kitchens.
You'll apply food safety and hygiene practices in a kitchen environment.
You'll plan and produce menus suited to different service styles.
You'll work with stocks, sauces, and complex cooking methods.
You'll manage your time and workflow during kitchen service.
You'll understand nutrition and how it applies to menu planning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical kitchen sessions and classroom-based study. Assessment includes practical observations, where you'll demonstrate cookery skills in a kitchen setting, along with written assignments and knowledge tests. Your assessor will observe you working and give feedback throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Chadwell Heath Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: runs a section in a professional kitchen.
Commis chef: entry-level role in restaurants and hotels.
Sous chef: supports the head chef in kitchen management.
Head chef: leads the kitchen team and oversees menus.
Private chef: cooks for individuals or households.
Catering supervisor: manages food production in large-scale catering.
Pastry chef: specialises in desserts and baked goods.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts: deepens your skills in advanced cookery and kitchen management.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification that strengthens your food safety credentials for supervisory roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Supervision: broadens your skills into front-of-house and hospitality management.
