About the course

This programme is ideal for School Leavers who want to pursue a career in the catering industry. This programme will develop the key skills needed for working in a professional kitchen.

• Careers in catering and hospitality include a baker, catering assistant, catering manager, chef, head chef, sous-chef, hospitality manager and more
• We work with prestigious employers, such as The Ritz, Heckfield Place and local employers
• You will be helping run The Gallery, our on-site restaurant that is open to the public
• You will have opportunities to take part in many competitions, from Jersey to London  
• Learn from lecturers with experience from cruise ships to prestigious events

You will learn the main methods of cookery, producing meals and service skills. Your new skills will be perfected in our dynamic training kitchens and Gallery Restaurant, before progressing to our programmes at levels 2 then 3.

On this course, you will also study for the Certificate in Culinary Skills qualification and Food and Beverage Service. You will develop the skills required for practical activities within the kitchen and resturant, learning the foundation methods of cookery, producing meals and the service skills to work front of house. This will be carried out within our training kitchens and restaurant.