Level 1 Culinary Skills Course in Bridlington. Classes run at East Riding College Bridlington Campus, full-time during the day. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact the college to confirm fees for 19 or over learners. This culinary skills qualification covers the foundations of professional cookery, from knife skills and food preparation to basic cooking techniques. The course runs over roughly ten months. You'll develop the practical skills that kitchens look for when hiring entry-level staff.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll practise basic knife skills and safe food preparation techniques.
You'll learn how to apply heat to different ingredients using a range of cooking methods.
You'll follow food hygiene and safety rules used in professional kitchens.
You'll prepare and present simple dishes to a professional standard.
You'll work with a variety of ingredients, including meat, fish, vegetables, and pastry.
You'll understand how a commercial kitchen is organised and how to work within it.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a kitchen environment, supported by classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through practical tasks and short written or knowledge-based activities. You'll be assessed on your ability to prepare and cook dishes to the standard set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will observe your work and give feedback throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Riding College Bridlington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: works a specific section in a professional kitchen.
Kitchen assistant: supports chefs with prep and service.
Commis chef: entry-level cooking role in restaurants and hotels.
Catering assistant: prepares and serves food in schools, hospitals, or canteens.
Café or bistro cook: prepares food in smaller, informal settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the natural next step for anyone pursuing a chef career, covering a wider range of dishes and kitchen skills.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification that many employers require before you start kitchen work.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: a work-based route that lets you qualify while employed in a kitchen.
