Free Level 1 Culinary Skills Course in Farnborough. Classes run at Farnborough College of Technology, full-time during the day. This culinary skills qualification takes one year to complete. You'll build a foundation in kitchen techniques, food preparation, and cooking methods. The course suits anyone taking their first steps toward a career in a professional kitchen. Employers in hospitality look for practical skills alongside a recognised culinary skills certificate, and this course gives you both.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll practise core knife skills and safe food preparation techniques.
You'll learn how to prepare, cook, and present a range of dishes.
You'll follow food hygiene and kitchen safety procedures.
You'll work with different cooking methods, including boiling, roasting, and frying.
You'll develop an understanding of ingredients and how to use them.
You'll work as part of a kitchen team in a practical setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a kitchen environment. Assessment is based on practical tasks and observations carried out during your time on the course. You may also complete written or portfolio-based tasks to show your knowledge. Classes are classroom and kitchen based, running full-time during the day over one year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology 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 food preparation and service.
Catering assistant - working in school, hospital, or workplace canteens.
Commis chef - the starting role in a professional brigade kitchen.
Food production operative - preparing food in a commercial setting.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery - the next step toward a skilled chef role, covering a wider range of cooking techniques and kitchen management.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering - a short qualification many employers ask for alongside cookery training.
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery - for those aiming for senior kitchen roles or head chef positions.
