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.
Duration
3 Months
Schedule
Tue, Thu, Fri
Timing
9:00am – 4:00pm
Upcoming Intakes
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01.
January Cohort
Winter Session • Applications Open
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02.
April Cohort
Spring Session • Limited Seats
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July Cohort
Summer Session • Waitlist Enabled
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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.
Level 1 – Preparation of food for cold presentation
Level 1 – Healthier food and special diet
Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish stocks, soups and sauces (stocks)
Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish stocks, soups and sauces (soups)
Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish stocks, soups and sauces (sauces)
Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish fish and shellfish dishes
Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish meat, poultry, offal
Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish vegetables, fruit and pulses
Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish rice, grain, farinaceous products and egg dishes (rice)
Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish rice, grain, farinaceous products and egg dishes (grains)
Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish rice, grain, farinaceous products and egg dishes (pasta)
Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish rice, grain, farinaceous products and egg dishes (eggs)
Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish bakery products
Level 1 – Prepare, cook and finish hot and cold desserts and puddings
Level 1 – Catering operations and menu planning
Begin Your Culinary Journey
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