Course Description

Designed to upskill current catering staff, those looking to find work in the catering industry, or just those who love to cook, this course covers all the basic principles of knife handling, knife safety and cutting techniques. By the end of the course you'll be able to: Demonstrate safe knife handling Identify different types of knives & their uses Practise knife sharpening Demonstrate 5 new cutting techniques Complete 4 carved vegetables Contact us at Learning@gcda.org.uk if you have any queries. Due to large numbers of people booking onto our courses and not turning up, we are now taking a £10 deposit for each course to help ensure attendance. You will be eligible to get the deposit back if you attend every session. Or, if you can’t attend, you must: · Email or contact the tutor or admin team on Learning@gcda.org.uk to let them know you can’t make it. · Still attend at least 70% of the course. Do not book on if you think you cannot attend 70% of the course. · You must give 24 hours notice to be eligible for the refund · If you don’t show up and don’t get in touch, you will lose your deposit. If leaving a £10 deposit is a barrier because of financial difficulties, please contact Learning@gcda.org.uk to talk to us about this You must request the return of the deposit. The request must be made within 7 days of the course finishing.