Free Level 1 Culinary Skills Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith and Fulham College, full-time during the day. No formal entry requirements are needed to join. The course runs for around 4 months and covers the core skills used in professional kitchens. You'll work toward a City and Guilds culinary skills qualification, building practical knowledge that supports a first step toward kitchen work.
Who this course is for
16-18 year olds
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements are required for this course.
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of basic dishes using standard kitchen methods.
You'll handle and store food safely following hygiene rules.
You'll use knives and kitchen equipment correctly and safely.
You'll follow recipes and measure ingredients accurately.
You'll work cleanly and maintain a tidy workstation.
You'll understand the basics of nutrition and how cooking affects food.
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 the course. You may also complete short written or knowledge-based tasks. All learning takes place in the classroom and kitchen at the centre.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith and Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs with food prep and service
Commis chef: entry-level cooking role in a professional kitchen
Catering assistant: food preparation in schools, hospitals, or canteens
Café assistant: hot food and drinks preparation in a café setting
Food production operative: preparing food in a factory or production kitchen
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step for those aiming to work as a chef, covering a wider range of cooking techniques and kitchen skills.
Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Award: a short qualification that many employers in food service require.
Level 2 Hospitality and Catering: broadens your knowledge across front-of-house and kitchen roles.
