Introduction to Culinary Skills - Level 1 Certificate

This course has been designed to introduce you to professional cooking in partnership with the Craft Guild of Chefs.

Topics covered can include:

• Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
• Introduction to Kitchen Equipment
• Health and Safety Awareness for Catering and Hospitality
• Introduction to Employability in the Catering and Hospitality Industry
• Prepare and Cook Food by Deep Frying and Shallow Frying
• Prepare and Cook Food by Boiling, Poaching and Steaming
• Prepare and Cook Food by Baking, Roasting and Grilling
• Prepare and Cook Food by Stewing and Braising
• Introduction to Healthier Foods and Special Diets
• Regeneration of Pre-prepared Food
• Cold Food Preparation
• Food Safety in Catering
• Prepare Vegetables

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course suits them.

The course is assessed throughout with practical assignments and written tests.

ADULTS

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course may be free, depending on your circumstances.

Additional Costs

You will be expected to purchase the required uniform and equipment for the programme, which reflect both industry norms and safety requirements. These should specifically conform to Westminster Kingsway College standards and are approximately £350; further information will be provided at enrolment. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

Applicants can continue working as a cook/chef within the hospitality industry, with the potential to be promoted, and could progress onto a Level 2 course.

Topics covered can include:

• Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
• Introduction to Kitchen Equipment
• Health and Safety Awareness for Catering and Hospitality
• Introduction to Employability in the Catering and Hospitality Industry
• Prepare and Cook Food by Deep Frying and Shallow Frying
• Prepare and Cook Food by Boiling, Poaching and Steaming
• Prepare and Cook Food by Baking, Roasting and Grilling
• Prepare and Cook Food by Stewing and Braising
• Introduction to Healthier Foods and Special Diets
• Regeneration of Pre-prepared Food
• Cold Food Preparation
• Food Safety in Catering
• Prepare Vegetables

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The course is assessed throughout with practical assignments and written tests.

ADULTS

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course may be free, depending on your circumstances.

Additional Costs

You will be expected to purchase the required uniform and equipment for the programme, which reflect both industry norms and safety requirements. These should specifically conform to Westminster Kingsway College standards and are approximately £350; further information will be provided at enrolment. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

You can continue working as a cook/chef within the hospitality industry, with potential to be promoted, and could progress onto a Level 2 course.