Whites Chef Academy

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Whites Chef Academy

Why Study Here

At Macclesfield College’s Whites Chef Academy, you’ll receive exceptional culinary training with unique opportunities. Our restaurant opens on select dates throughout the year, providing practical experience. You’ll benefit from exclusive demonstrations by Michelin starred chefs, gaining valuable techniques and insights.

courses available in Whites Chef Academy

Level 1: Whites Chef Academy

Level 2: Whites Chef Academy

What you will study

Joining Whites Chef Academy provides you with a culinary education, setting you up for a successful career in the food industry. At our Academy, you'll dive into essential topics such as maintaining food safety, handling and cleaning knives and preparing meat and poultry.

Career

Progression

On completing your training at Whites Chef Academy, you will gain a clear understanding of your career options and have the opportunity to advance onto an apprenticeship with one of our partner employers.

This next step allows you to specialise in areas like advanced cooking techniques, pastry and dessert preparation or culinary management and explore roles such as sous chef, pastry chef or restaurant chef. Our Academy provides you with the skills and experience needed to thrive in the culinary industry, setting you up for success in a variety of professional kitchen environments.

Level 1

Minimum GCSE Entry Requirements:
Mostly grades 3-1

Progression:
Upon completing this level, you can advance to a Level 2 Diploma or start an apprenticeship.

Level 2

Minimum GCSE Entry Requirements:
4 x Grade 3s

Progression:
Upon completing this level, you can advance to a Level 3 Diploma or start an apprenticeship.

APPRENTICESHIP

In A Related Field Such As:
Commis Chef
Pastry Chef
Senior Production Chef

H.E

Progress To University Studying Courses Such As:
Culinary Arts Management
Hotel & Catering Management
Event Management

aspirational

Careers

Chef de Cuisine

Pastry Chef

Restaurant Manager

Culinary Consultant

Recipe Developer

Catering Manager

Food and Beverage Director

Private Chef

Trips/employers

At Whites Chef Academy, you'll have the chance to interact with top culinary professionals through regular guest Chef demonstrations and talks, providing you with valuable insights and inspiration. You'll also visit prestigious restaurants, offering a glimpse into upscale culinary environments and how your skills are applied in real world settings.

STUDENT

SPOTLIGHT

Dan studied Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Professional Cookery at Macclesfield College. During his final years of high school, he was unsure about his future, but college helped him find direction and focus. Hearing the Chefs share stories of traveling the world and exploring new cuisines sparked Dan’s passion for both cooking and travel.

A key moment in his course came when a guest Chef ran a five-course menu demonstration. Inspired by the Chef’s approach, Dan asked to work with him. He was offered a weekend job, which later turned into a full-time position after college. Over the next three years, the Chef became Dan’s mentor, helping him develop his skills until he was ready to pursue his dream of traveling.

Now, Dan is the owner and head chef of Miss Chief, an Asian-inspired cocktail and tapas restaurant in Cairns, Australia. The fusion of his college training and the flavours he discovered in Thailand, Bali, Melbourne and Sydney shapes his restaurant’s unique menu. His advice: work hard, embrace every experience and celebrate the small victories, you never know where they’ll take you.