Higher Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy

The UK's culinary industry is booming, with a growing demand for skilled chefs and gastronomy professionals. With this Higher Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy course, you'll gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in this fast-paced and rewarding field. You'll learn about the latest culinary techniques, food science, and gastronomy trends. You'll also gain practical experience in our state-of-the-art kitchens, where you'll learn to prepare and cook delicious food using various ingredients and cuisines. Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to work in a variety of culinary settings, including restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and food product development. You can also start your own food business or pursue a career in teaching or research.

Here are some of the opportunities that await you in the UK's culinary industry:

• The UK's hospitality sector is worth over £100 billion and employs over 2.5 million people.
• The UK is home to some of the world's best restaurants, including several Michelin-starred establishments.
• The UK is also a major food exporter, with exports worth over £23 billion in 2021.

If you're passionate about food and cooking, a Higher Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy course is the perfect way to start your career in this exciting industry.

Upon completing this Higher Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy course, you will learn:

• Understand the principles of gastronomy and apply them to culinary practice.
• Develop and refine culinary skills in the preparation and cooking of meat, fish, and other ingredients.
• Apply food science principles to the preservation and processing of food.
• Identify and mitigate physical, chemical, and allergenic hazards in the kitchen.
• Adapt your food business to operate safely and effectively during COVID-19.

Certificate of Completion - Digital Certificate

Digital certificate - £5.99

Certificate of Completion - Hard copy Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £12.99

This Higher Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy course has several modules; each module is easy to understand and delivers to-the-point content. If you need any help with any module or have any questions while studying the course, your designated tutor will provide you with continuous assistance so that you can complete each lesson in the Higher Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy course successfully and swiftly.

Higher Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy Course Curriculum:

• Module 01: An Introduction to Gastronomy
• Module 02: Gastronomic Concepts
• Module 03: Thermal Processing of Food
• Module 04: Meat Preservation and Processing
• Module 05: Preservation and Processing of Fish
• Module 06: Culinary Techniques- Meat Preparation
• Module 07: Culinary Techniques-Fish Preparation
• Module 08: Physical, Chemical and Allergenic Hazards
• Module 09: Reopening and Adapting Your Food Business during COVID-19

Process of Evaluation

After studying the Higher Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an MCQ exam or assignment. You have to get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate.

Certificate of Achievement

After completing this Higher Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy course, you will immediately get your CPD-accredited digital certificate for £5.99 (each). To get the hardcopy certificate for £12.99 (each), you also have to pay the shipping charge of just £3.99 (UK) and £10.99 (International).

This Higher Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy course is ideal for anyone who is passionate about food and cooking and wants to pursue a career in the culinary industry. It is also suitable for those who are already working in the industry and want to develop their skills and knowledge further.

This course has no prerequisite. Therefore, you don’t need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in this Higher Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy course.

Here is a list of jobs with the average salary in the UK related to this Higher Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy course:

• Chef - £25,000 to £35,000/year
• Sous Chef - £20,000 to £25,000/year
• Food Technologist - £25,000 to £35,000/year
• Food Product Developer - £25,000 to £35,000/year
• Catering Manager - £25,000 to £35,000/year
• Culinary Instructor - £25,000 to £35,000/year

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