Free Level 1 Professional Cookery Course in Brockenhurst. Classes run at Brockenhurst College, full-time during the day. You'll need two GCSEs at grade 2 or above, or an equivalent qualification, to enrol. Over one year, you'll develop practical cooking and food service skills, preparing and serving dishes to members of the public in the college's training restaurant. This level 1 professional cookery qualification covers both hands-on technique and underpinning theory.
Who this course is for
If you want to learn practical skills and theory in the areas of professional cookery and food service, then this is the course for you.As a student you will regularly cook dishes and serve them to members of the public in our training restaurant. This hands-on experience will help you refine your skills and grow in confidence.As a result, you may surprise yourself. In fact, students often report that they have cooked dishes that they never imagined they were capable of cooking.As well as providing a vocation, the ability to cook well is valuable personal skill that will benefit you, your family and your friends throughout your life.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements. Two GCSEs at grade 2 or above or equivalent.
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional kitchen techniques.
You'll develop food service skills, including serving dishes to the public in a training restaurant setting.
You'll apply food safety and hygiene practices in a professional kitchen environment.
You'll learn the theory behind professional cookery, supporting your practical work.
You'll practise knife skills, cooking methods, and dish presentation.
You'll build speed and accuracy working in a realistic kitchen environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical cooking sessions in a professional kitchen, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you prepare and cook dishes, as well as written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll regularly cook for and serve members of the public in the college's training restaurant, which forms a core part of how your skills are assessed and developed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brockenhurst College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Commis chef: entry-level kitchen role preparing and cooking food.
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in a professional kitchen.
Catering assistant: food preparation in schools, hospitals, or canteens.
Food service assistant: front-of-house serving in restaurants or cafes.
Trainee chef: working toward a fully skilled chef role.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds): the natural next step, covering more advanced techniques and preparing you for skilled kitchen work.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification that strengthens your employability in any food-related role.
Catering and Hospitality Apprenticeship: earn while you learn, applying your skills in a real employer setting.
