Level 1 Culinary Skills Course in Bridlington. Classes run at East Riding College Bridlington Campus, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances, so contact the college to confirm what you would pay. This culinary skills course covers the core techniques used in professional kitchens, from food preparation and cooking methods to hygiene and kitchen safety. You'll spend around ten months building hands-on skills in a college kitchen environment. The course leads to the City and Guilds Certificate in Introduction to Culinary Skills, a recognised culinary skills qualification for anyone starting out in the industry.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional kitchen techniques.
You'll follow food hygiene and safety practices used in catering environments.
You'll use and care for kitchen equipment correctly.
You'll work with a variety of ingredients, including meat, fish, vegetables, and pastry.
You'll understand how to present dishes to a professional standard.
You'll develop the habits and routines expected in a working kitchen.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a kitchen environment at the college. Assessment is based on practical tasks and observations, where you demonstrate your skills directly. There may also be short written or knowledge-based tasks to support your practical work. Your tutor will assess you as you work through each unit of 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 food prep and service.
Commis chef: entry-level cooking role in restaurants and hotels.
Catering assistant: prepares and serves food in schools, hospitals, or canteens.
Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes or casual dining venues.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the natural next step for anyone pursuing a chef career, covering more advanced techniques and kitchen management.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification that many employers in food and hospitality ask for.
Level 2 Hospitality and Catering qualification: broadens your options across front-of-house and kitchen roles.
