Knife skills
Running a successful food business requires the right skills, and knife skills are essential for that success. Equally, anyone looking for a job in the catering industry will find that these skills will give you a real boost in the employment market. Good knife skills will save you time, waste and money. The course will run over 3 weeks and covers:
- Safe knife handling,
- Different types of knives and their uses,
- Knife sharpening,
- Vegetable cutting techniques,
- Filleting fish and boning a chicken
DATES – One day a week for three weeks
- Week beginning 265h November 2018
- Week beginning 11th March 2018
- Week beginning 6th May 2019
- Week beginning 3rd June 2019
LOCATION – GCDA offices (Greenwich Centre Business Park, 53 Norman Rd, London SE10 9QF) click here for a map
Culinary Skills for Food Trends
Food trends are constantly evolving and food businesses and employees need to keep up. With the rise of veganism and plant-based diets, gluten and dairy free needs and changing palettes, it is essential that you and your staff can accommodate these changing needs. This 4-week course will cover
- Gluten-free,
- Dairy free,
- Vegan & plant-based
- Reduced sugar menu items.
DATES – One day a week for four weeks
- Week beginning 21st January 2018
- Week beginning 24th June 2019
LOCATION – GCDA offices (Greenwich Centre Business Park, 53 Norman Rd, London SE10 9QF) click here for a map
Food Safety Level 2
An essential for anyone wanting to work in the food industry, this course provides effective, efficient and comprehensive food safety training for all types of food business’. This course covers the minimum industry standards for processes and procedures expected of any food handler. The content reinforces the importance of food safety and provides learners with an understanding of how to identify and control food safety hazards in their own workplace.
DATES – One-day training 9.30am to 5.30pm
- 22nd November 2018
- 5th February 2019
- 20th June 2019
LOCATION– Eltham Centre (2 Archery Rd, Eltham, London SE9 1HA) click here for a map
For more information you can:
Call: 020 8269 4885
Email: Edina@gcda.org.uk
Website: find the course you want and click the link
Each course is booked through Eventbrite, please follow the links above or call Edina to find out more.
Visit the Royal Borough of Greenwich website for a full list of Adult and Community Learning courses click here for more information.