Level 1 Culinary Skills Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute, full-time during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. Contact the college to confirm. This culinary skills qualification covers food preparation, basic cooking techniques, and kitchen practice. The course runs for around 10 months. You'll build the practical skills needed to work in a professional kitchen, from knife skills to producing dishes safely and to a consistent standard.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/hospitality/
What you will learn
You'll prepare a range of ingredients using standard kitchen techniques.
You'll cook dishes using basic culinary methods under supervision.
You'll follow food hygiene and safety practices in a kitchen environment.
You'll use and care for kitchen equipment correctly.
You'll work to recipes and produce dishes to a consistent standard.
You'll develop an understanding of how a professional kitchen operates.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a kitchen environment. Assessment is based on your practical performance and your ability to apply skills in real cooking tasks. You may also complete written or knowledge-based tasks to support your practical work. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef (commis) - entry-level role preparing food in a professional kitchen
Kitchen assistant - supporting chefs with food prep and service
Catering assistant - working in schools, hospitals, or contract catering
Production chef - preparing food in high-volume kitchen settings
Hospitality team member - food and beverage service across venues
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery - the next step for anyone wanting to develop chef skills further and take on more responsibility in the kitchen.
Commis Chef Apprenticeship (Level 2) - combine paid work in a kitchen with structured training toward a recognised chef qualification.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering - a short qualification many employers ask for alongside culinary training.
