NPA Professional Cookery SCQF 4

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Student plating a dessert for service

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About...

Introductory professional cookery course designed to give students a taste of food preparation and build practical skills for working in a professional kitchen, e.g. team working, food safety, food product knowledge, waste control, costings, food preparation, cookery and presentation skills.

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Level

  • SCQF 5

Duration

  • 1 Year

Location

  • Stornoway Campus

Delivery

Face-to-face

  • S3
    • Tuesday 1050 - 1300
  •   S4
    • Tuesday 0900 - 1030
    • Wednesday 1400 - 1535
  • S5 & S6
    • Monday 0940 - 1135
    • Tuesday 1355 - 1535
    • Wednesday 1045 - 1225
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Course content...

  • Food preparation techniques
  • Food hygiene for the hospitality industry
  • Craft baking
  • Introduction to cookery process

What next...

This programme is an excellent foundation for prospective students interested in studying full-time Professional Cookery courses with us. It also provides a solid pathway for those aspiring to enter the hospitality and catering industry, taking on roles like a trainee commis chef or chef apprentice.

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Entry requirements...

Selection will be based on the applicant's college interview.