Learners will complete a level three certificate in hospitality and catering principles as well as the level three diploma in professional cookery.

Learners will prepare a wide range of complex dishes that will allow you to develop knife skills, and knowledge of a variety of cooking methods and food preparation techniques used in the kitchen.

A range of mandatory and optional units will be assessed in the workplace along with end of unit knowledge questions which will be both written and answered on a digital platform.

Successful candidates enter into full-time employment within the catering industry.

Professional cookery units are assessed by observation of practical tasks in the workplace and knowledge-based questioning which may be written or on digital platforms.

A level two award in professional cookery/level two food production and cooking. Learners with prior relevant industry experience will also be considered.

Learners who do not have a C grade or above in maths and English will be expected to sit the level two Essential Skills in application of number and communication in order to pass the apprenticeship. All apprentices must also complete regular skills updates/targets in application of number, communication, digital literacy and Welsh regardless of level on entry.

Apprentices will be expected to purchase a full set of chef’s whites. Additional tools such as a knife set may be required.