Level 1 Culinary Skills Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers essential cookery skills and industry standards. You'll train in an on-site restaurant, getting hands-on experience with real kitchen work. An initial assessment checks that the level is right for you. You'll need to show you can reach Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course. The course costs £2,000. Contact the centre for more details.
Who this course is for
This one-year course introduces essential cookery skills and industry standards. Learn in our on-site restaurant, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for a career as a chef in hospitality and catering.
Entry requirements
You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll develop essential cookery techniques used in professional kitchens.
You'll learn food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
You'll prepare and present a range of dishes.
You'll understand how a professional kitchen operates.
You'll gain experience working in a restaurant environment.
You'll build knowledge of hospitality and catering industry standards.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in an on-site restaurant. Classes are classroom-based and run full-time during the day. Assessment is through practical tasks and coursework completed over the year. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply cookery skills and meet industry standards in a working kitchen environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef. Entry-level kitchen roles in restaurants and cafes.
Kitchen assistant. Supporting chefs in a professional kitchen.
Catering assistant. Food preparation in schools, hospitals, or events.
Commis chef. Junior chef role, a common first step in hospitality.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery. The natural next step after this culinary skills qualification, covering more advanced techniques and kitchen management.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. A short compliance qualification many employers require.
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery. For those aiming for senior chef roles or further career development in hospitality.
