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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.
Plus, our strong partnerships with leading restaurants offer excellent networking opportunities and practical exposure.
COURSES AVAILABLE:
Level 1 Whites Chef Academy
Level 2 Whites Chef Academy
LEVEL 1
MINIMUM GCSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: MOSTLY GRADES 3-1
LEVEL 2
MINIMUM GCSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 4X GRADE 3S
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.
You'll also learn to make soups, stocks and sauces, work with vegetables and create both hot and cold desserts, amongst many other things. Alongside your practical work, you’ll complete assessments as you progress through the Academy.
You will be assessed within the Whites Chef Academy restaurant where you will build a portfolio of evidence practically; each unit will have an element of written underpinning knowledge questions which will be electronically completed as the programme progresses.
English and Maths qualifications are assessed through external examination.
Fees: £600.00
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.
Upon completing this level 1, you can advance to a Level 2 Diploma or start an apprenticeship.
Upon completing this level 2, you can advance to a Level 3 Diploma or start an apprenticeship.
START AN APPRENTICESHIP IN A RELATED FIELD SUCH AS:
Commis Chef Pastry Chef
Senior Production Chef
HIGHER EDUCATION 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
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.
Moreover, you'll gain experience by working in our fully operational restaurant, where you’ll prepare and serve dishes to real customers. This practical training, combined with guest demonstrations and field visits, will enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a successful career in the culinary world.
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