Level 1 Professional Cookery Course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College. This full-time daytime course runs for 36 weeks, giving you a solid grounding in professional kitchen skills. You'll cover food preparation, cooking techniques, and the standards expected in a working kitchen. The course suits those looking to move into catering and hospitality, and leads to a City and Guilds professional cookery qualification recognised across the industry. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
Entry requirements
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional kitchen techniques.
You'll learn how to work safely and hygienically in a commercial kitchen.
You'll handle, store, and prepare food to industry standards.
You'll develop knife skills and learn how to use professional kitchen equipment.
You'll understand portion control, presentation, and plating.
You'll work to the pace and standards expected in a real catering environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a kitchen environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through practical tasks, observations, and written work. You'll be assessed on your ability to prepare and cook dishes to a professional standard. Contact Halesowen College directly for full details of how assessment is structured on this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: support chefs in a professional kitchen
Commis chef: entry-level cooking role in restaurants or hotels
Catering assistant: food preparation in schools, hospitals, or canteens
Café or bistro cook: preparing food in smaller hospitality settings
Food production operative: cooking at scale in food manufacturing
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 a commis chef role.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification many employers expect alongside a cookery qualification.
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: for those aiming toward senior chef or kitchen supervisor roles.
