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Professional cookery (college course) College course

After GCSEs. Cooking in college kitchens and restaurants, usually Levels 1 to 3.

• Level 2
• 1–3 years
• After GCSEs

Entry requirements

• With GCSEs: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Food Preparation & Nutrition, Maths. Typical: Entry varies by level: Level 1 courses usually need no set grades; Level 2 usually GCSE grades 2 or 3; Level 3 usually grade 4 in English and maths.

Careers it leads to

• Chef: Prepares and cooks food in restaurants, hotels and kitchens.
• Baker: Makes bread, cakes and pastries, by hand and on production lines.

Where to find it

Local further education colleges. Course names and availability vary by college.

Revision guides

GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition · GCSE Maths

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