Diploma in Professional Chef

Master recipes from around the world and qualify for professional kitchen, restaurant and catering roles by studying this flexible, accessible and affordable online course. Through video tutorials, recommended reading and electronic assessments you will gain a robust and comprehensive set of cooking skills, an understanding of how to apply them to a successful career, and earn a CPD and IAO-accredited course.

Description

The course is divided into three sections. To begin with, you will learn how to cater to different tastes through an education in international cuisines and cooking styles, as well as the specialist equipment necessary to produce them. From there you will gain an understanding of working and managing a professional kitchen, before moving onto the business and market research skills necessary to open your own restaurant. Along the way you will find out just how useful cooking TV shows are, competing in cooking tournaments, and the day-to-day operations of a professional chef.

Benefits of studying with Victoria Education include

• Easy-to-understand course materials designed by industry experts, accessible through your smartphone, laptop, desktop or tablet device
• No hidden fees or costs - study a professional course and earn a professional e-certificate upon successful completion
• Get instant feedback from automated assessments and mock exams to gauge your progress
• No formal deadlines or teaching schedule, meaning you can learn at your own pace
• 24/7 help and support from your online tutors, through email and via our live online chat
• Qualify for an NUS Extra card and gain access to over 200 fantastic deals from high street brands and one free year of ISIC unlocking over 42,000 international discounts

Who is this course for?

The course is aimed at anyone wishing to start working in such roles, or existing professionals wishing to boost their skills and employability.

Our courses are open to learners of all levels with no formal experience or qualifications required to enrol. However, learners should be aged 16 or over and have a good understanding of English language, numeracy and IT.

CPD

How is this qualification delivered?

Our courses are taught entirely online, meaning you can access the materials wherever, whenever, at a pace that suits you, without formal deadlines or teaching schedules.

The courses are delivered through

• Video lessons
• PDF handouts
• Mock exams
• Online assessment

These can be accessed through any device with an internet connection. Our e-learning platform is optimised for use on mobile, tablet, laptops and desktop computers.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Preparing to Become a Chef

• Basic cooking techniques
• Adapting your cooking to all palettes
• Essential chef skills
• Becoming a saucier
• Working as a professional chef
• The tools you need to be a better cook
• Enrolling on a cooking course
• Giving and receiving effective feedback
• The value of a culinary degree
• Develop your knife skills
• Healthy cooking
• Presentation skills for home cooking
• Identifying your speciality
• Choosing a cooking class
• Going professional with your cooking
• Professional kitchen expertise
• Where to find the best recipes
• Equipment for home baking
• Developing your career as a chef
• Working in a professional kitchen environment
• Matching spices
• Key skills of the home cook
• Are you ready to open your own restaurant?
• The realities of being a professional chef

Management of a Restaurant

• Creating a business plan
• Conducting market research
• Sniffing out the competition
• Establishing your goals
• Essential knowledge
• Sourcing supplies
• Promoting your restaurant
• Conclusion

Managing a Kitchen - Purchasing kitchen equipment on a budget - What every kitchen needs - Taking stock - Avoiding novelty items - The difference between cheap and affordable - Do you need that? - Getting the best deal - Finding the best price - Cooking outdoors - Everyday recipes - Cooking for Mother's Day - Cajun style cooking - The appeal of cooking holidays - Getting the most out of your Dutch Oven - Vegetarian Italian recipes - Learning recipes from the Home Cooking Network - Watching America's Home Cooking with a chef's eye - Using outdoor cooking burners - Preparing Sunday lunch - Different cooking oils - Introduction to cajun food - Paula Deen's Cooking Show - Vegetarian health benefits - The right Italian restaurant for a romantic evening - A brief history of pasta - Comparing vegetarian cooking shows - How to cook bruschetta - Baking seasonal treats - Cooking for a President's Day celebration - Frying bacon in the microwave - Eating out in Milan - Cooking with a wok - Essential cooking skills - Rustic recipes - Learning to cook in Italy - Cooking video games - Overview of Italin recipes - Booking a cooking holiday in France

Various Recipes

Mandatory units

The course consists of four mandatory modules

• Becoming a Chef
• Kitchen Management
• Managing a Restaurant
• Recipes

Assessment

The assessment at the end of each course is a multiple-choice exam taken through our online platform. The system is fully automated so you will receive your results instantly upon completion.

Certification

Upon successful completion you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised professional qualification. You can order a print copy sent by post for GBP12.

Victoria Education is a leading provider of online training, practical courses and professional accreditation.

Our mission is to make learning accessible, affordable, and available to all, regardless of experience or qualifications.