Free Level 1 Food and Beverage Service Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English, to join. Over one year, you'll build practical kitchen skills and develop your customer service and communication skills in a working training restaurant. You'll prepare and cook meat, fish, sauces, and pastry, and learn the principles of culinary practice.
Who this course is for
The course content focusses on the skills required to train and extend your knowledge to give you a sound foundation in the principles of culinary practices. You will learn how to prepare and cook meat, offal, fish sauces and pastry and much more. The Introduction to Culinary skills course allows you to develop and showcase your practical skills in the kitchen whilst demonstrating your customer service and communcation skills in our Training Restaurant HU1 Riverside. On successful completion of your course you can progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Cullinary Skills or Level 2 Certificate in Professional Patisserie and
Confectionery for those wanting to specialise as a pastry chef
Entry requirements
4 x GCSEs at grade 2(E) or above, including English
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook meat, offal, fish, sauces, and pastry dishes.
You'll learn the principles of culinary practice and kitchen hygiene.
You'll develop customer service skills in a live restaurant setting.
You'll practise communication skills with customers and colleagues.
You'll demonstrate practical cooking skills in a professional kitchen environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the kitchen and in the training restaurant. Classes are classroom-based and run full-time during the day. Assessment is through practical demonstration of your skills and knowledge. You'll be observed carrying out tasks and will need to show you can meet the standards required by the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant. Support chefs with food preparation and service.
Commis chef. Entry-level cooking role in a professional kitchen.
Food and beverage assistant. Serve customers in restaurants, cafes, or hotels.
Catering assistant. Prepare and serve food in schools, hospitals, or workplace canteens.
Restaurant team member. Front-of-house and basic kitchen duties.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery. The next step toward skilled kitchen work and a route to a CSCS-equivalent catering card.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service. Builds on your Level 1 skills and prepares you for supervisory roles in hospitality.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. A short qualification that strengthens your employability in any food-handling role.
