Junior Chefs Programme (for Year 9 to 11 students)

What opportunities will this course give me?

This programme is set up to give young people an opportunity to work in professional kitchens. Hospitality and catering is a fast growing and ever changing industry so the variety of jobs is vast.

At Eastleigh College we do a variety of different courses:-
Level 1 - Professional catering and introduction to the hospitality industry
Level 2 - Professional catering and introduction to the hospitality industry
Level 3 - Advanced Professional Catering
Level 3 - Food Service Supervision
Level 3 - Hospitality and Catering Diploma

See the Progression Chart for Job Prospects

What will I be learning?

Do you like Cooking?
Do you enjoy cooking and working with people?
Do you want to learn more about cooking and working in the catering and hospitality business?
Have you considered a future as a Chef?
Do you want to be part of the fastest growing industry in the world?
Do you want to travel the world and work?

If your answer is YES to some or all of these questions then learn more within our catering and hospitality department at Eastleigh College

Why is this course for me?

During the course you will learn how to work in a professional kitchen and with some of the equipment.

You will also know basic skills such as -
Bread making, knife skills, how to butcher whole poultry, making choux pastry, experience service in a professional kitchen.

What do I need to sign up?

You need to have an interest and passion for the Food Service Industry and have a good work ethic to be able to learn in a professional environment.

You need to have determination, be open to new ideas, respectful of others, hardworking and a good team player.

Is there anything else I need to know?

Further information?
Please contact Sue Lyons on Tel: (023) 8091 1093 for further information.

How to apply?
Please fill in an application form available from your Careers Teacher, Area Careers Office or direct from the Adult & Community Learning Team, Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire. SO50 5FS. Tel: (023) 8091 1270 or email acl@eastleigh.ac.uk.

All ingredients will be provided by the college for the duration of the course. Full payment is required when enrolling onto this course. The course is for 6 weeks and the full 6 weeks must be paid for in advance.

A chefs jacket and hat will be provided for the duration of your course. The payment includes a £15 uniform deposit, which will be refunded when the items are returned at the end of your course.

Application Information

Please note that all courses are subject to minimum numbers and course descriptions may be subject to change. A place on your chosen course is not confirmed until all of the necessary enrolment paperwork is signed and any relevant fees are paid. The team will be in touch to discuss this with you, once your application has been processed.

Course Code

CKJCP0

Need some further advice?

Contact the Learner Recruitment Team for further guidance - email bebetter@eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1000