Free Level 1 Professional Cookery Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Professional Cookery Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run full-time at Tameside One, five days a week during the day. You'll train in professional-standard kitchens, building the craft skills that underpin a career in catering. The course runs for one year and covers culinary technique alongside employability skills. You'll also visit local and international restaurants and catering establishments. Entry requires a grade 3 or above in English and Maths, and you'll be invited to an interview before starting.

Who this course is for

The course is structured to build a solid foundation in craft skills in the catering industry. The building blocks for this industry are embedded within our state of the art Practice and Production kitchens.

Developing your culinary knowledge is our goal, whilst building those key employability and industry skills this also runs alongside our online portfolios.

Visits to International and local Restaurants and Catering establishments. Opportunities for learners to be involved in internal and national culinary competitions. Taking part in in-depth live demonstrations including regular updates in culinary trends.

You will gain valuable practical experience working within our Restaurant@T1 which is open to the public. Within your first year you will complete work experience with local restaurant establishments.

Reliability, attendance and punctuality are very important. A neat, hygienic and professional image is essential as you will be working in the hospitality Industry.

Entry requirements

Learners must have;

To qualify for entry onto this course you have to be 16-19 with a grade 3 or above in English and Maths, be available for a full weekly timetable and be prepared to work at professional standards. You will also be invited to an interview to assess your interest, aptitude and suitability to the course.

Professional Chef whites will have to be purchased through our supplier Russums catering equipment / Clothing suppliers (order guidance given)

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core cookery techniques used in professional kitchens.
  • You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes to industry standards.
  • You'll learn food hygiene and safe working practices in a kitchen environment.
  • You'll build knowledge of ingredients, flavour, and presentation.
  • You'll develop employability skills relevant to the catering industry.
  • You'll maintain an online portfolio to record and evidence your progress.
  • You'll gain experience through visits to restaurants and catering establishments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practice in professional training kitchens, combining practical cookery sessions with classroom-based study. Assessment is ongoing and includes practical tasks, written work, and an online portfolio. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply culinary skills to industry standards. An interview takes place before you start to confirm the course is the right fit.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase professional chef whites through Russums catering equipment and clothing suppliers. The centre will provide order guidance before you start. Tameside One will confirm anything else you need ahead of your first day.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Kitchen assistant, supporting chefs in a professional kitchen
  • Commis chef, the entry-level role in most restaurant kitchens
  • Catering assistant, preparing and serving food in schools, hospitals, or canteens
  • Café or bistro cook, preparing food in a smaller kitchen setting
  • Prep cook, handling food preparation in a busy kitchen

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds) - the next step toward a skilled chef role and a stronger position in the job market.
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering - a short qualification that many employers require alongside cookery training.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery - for those aiming toward senior kitchen roles or head chef positions.

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