Does being in Gordon Ramsay or Gary Rhodes' shoes tickle your learners' taste buds? Well if they are already a dab hand in the kitchen then a City & Guilds qualification in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) will help turn their cuisine possibly into Michelin star quality.

The emphasis of this level 3 qualification is on professional cookery with units that demonstrate that they can prepare and cook a wide range of food including:

• preparing meat for complex dishes
• cooking and finishing complex dishes
• preparing, finishing and presenting canapés and cocktail products
• maintaining food safely when storing, preparing and cooking food.

Who is it aimed at?

The level 3 Award in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) is aimed at learners progressing from the level 2 NVQ in Hospitality.

Qualification structure

The qualification has three routes:

• Preparation and Cooking
• Patisserie and Confectionery
• Professional Cookery.

The mandatory units for all three routes are:

• Establish and develop positive working relationship in hospitality
• Maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environment
• Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food.

How are learners assessed?

Learners are assessed on the job, in their workplace through a portfolio of evidence.

Progression

After completing this qualification, learners can go onto the following qualifications:

• Level 3 NVQ in Hospitality Supervision (7247)
• Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Hospitality and Catering (4442).

Centre/qualification approval

Centre approval is required; there is no fast-track available for this qualification.