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Professional Foundation

Foundation in
Professional Cookery

Focused cookery on a compact timetable

This foundation shares the same entry pathway as Foundation in Culinary: it is suitable for those who did not finish SPM and want to enter the culinary industry. The programme includes a 3-month internship in a restaurant and can lead to Diploma in Professional Chef and UK London City & Guild Level 2 Culinary Arts.

The module outline below lists fifteen Level 1 kitchen units completed on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday full-day sessions.

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Duration

3 Months

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Schedule

Tue, Thu, Fri

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Timing

9:00am – 4:00pm

Upcoming Intakes

  • 01.

    January Cohort

    Winter Session • Applications Open

  • 02.

    April Cohort

    Spring Session • Limited Seats

  • 03.

    July Cohort

    Summer Session • Waitlist Enabled

  • 04.

    October Cohort

    Autumn Session • Applications Open

Prerequisites

Same intake message as Foundation in Culinary: suitable for those who did not finish SPM; includes internship; pathway to diplomas.

Curriculum Architecture

A progression of 15 intensive modules designed to build foundational excellence and technical mastery.

01

Level 1 – Preparation of food for cold presentation

02

Level 1 – Healthier food and special diet

03

Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish stocks, soups and sauces (stocks)

04

Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish stocks, soups and sauces (soups)

05

Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish stocks, soups and sauces (sauces)

06

Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish fish and shellfish dishes

07

Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish meat, poultry, offal

08

Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish vegetables, fruit and pulses

09

Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish rice, grain, farinaceous products and egg dishes (rice)

10

Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish rice, grain, farinaceous products and egg dishes (grains)

11

Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish rice, grain, farinaceous products and egg dishes (pasta)

12

Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish rice, grain, farinaceous products and egg dishes (eggs)

13

Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish bakery products

14

Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish hot and cold desserts and puddings

15

Level 1 – Catering operations and menu planning

Begin Your Culinary Journey

Speak with our admissions team to secure your place in our next intake and transform your passion into a profession.