This course is aimed at adults over 19-years-old who may be considering a career change or to get back in to employment following maternity leave or long-term unemployment. This part-time course is also ideal for those who may be already working part-time in the industry and looking to improve their skills and knowledge.
The Level 1 Introduction to Culinary Skills course is designed to provide you with all the necessary skills required to prepare you for Level 2 study or employment in the catering and hospitality sector. Students who achieve this qualification could look forward to a future career as a professional chef.
You will gain the core knowledge and skills needed to work in a professional kitchen. You will focus on practical food preparation and cooking, as well as workplace essentials, such as, food safety and kitchen management. The study units may include:
- Food safety in catering
- Introduction to employability in the catering and hospitality industry
- Health and safety awareness for catering and hospitality
- Introduction to healthier foods and special diets
- Introduction to kitchen equipment
- Prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming
- Prepare and cook food by stewing and braising
- Prepare and cook food by baking, roasting and grilling
- Prepare and cook food by deep frying and shallow frying
- Regeneration of pre-prepared food
- Cold food preparation
This course is delivered on our Buxton campus, in our state-of-the-art and fully equipped kitchens where you will have access to all the equipment you need to explore your talent.
You will learn through a combination of theory-based sessions in the classroom and live briefs/ practical workshops in our kitchens. At the end of the programme, you will be able to show your competence in a broad range of professional cookery skills and demonstrate responsibility for your work and an ability to work independently.
Your progress will be fully supported and tracked by our highly experienced tutors who have worked as industry professionals themselves. You will benefit from their vast experience in their area of expertise and their understanding of the industry.