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Monday 14 September 2026 at 4pm to 8pm
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Designed to upskill current catering staff, those looking to find work in the catering industry, or just those who love to cook, this three-week course (over three Mondays) 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 and their uses
- Practise knife sharpening
- Demonstrate five new cutting techniques
- Complete four carved vegetables
Due to large numbers of people booking onto their courses and not turning up, they 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.
Contact Learning@gcda.org.uk if you have any queries or if leaving a £10 deposit is a barrier because of financial difficulties.