Level 1 Culinary Skills Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, part-time during the day. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact the college to confirm what applies to you. The course covers foundational cooking techniques and kitchen skills, giving you a practical introduction to working in a professional kitchen. Classes run over roughly nine months, so you can build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. This is a City and Guilds culinary skills qualification at Level 1.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll practise basic 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 use standard kitchen equipment correctly and safely.
You'll understand how to work as part of a kitchen team.
You'll develop an awareness of ingredients, flavours, and cooking methods.
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 classes. You may also complete short written or knowledge-based tasks to support your practical work. Your tutor will assess your skills as you work through each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef: entry-level kitchen roles in cafes, restaurants, and canteens.
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs with food prep and service.
Catering assistant: working in school, hospital, or workplace catering.
Commis chef: the starting role in a professional kitchen brigade.
Food production operative: preparing food in a commercial setting.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step toward becoming a qualified chef, covering a wider range of cooking techniques and kitchen roles.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification many employers in food and catering require.
Level 2 Hospitality and Catering qualification: broadens your skills across front-of-house and kitchen work if you want more flexibility in hospitality roles.
