Level 1 Professional Cookery Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Newcastle College Southwark College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll develop core cooking skills and knowledge of the hospitality industry, covering food preparation, kitchen practice, and professional standards. These professional cookery classes give you a solid grounding whether you're heading into your first kitchen role or building toward further training. Fees apply, though a reduction may be possible depending on your circumstances. Contact the centre for details.
Who this course is for
For learners interested in the Hospitality industry
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional techniques
You'll follow food safety and hygiene practices in a kitchen environment
You'll learn how to work safely and efficiently as part of a kitchen team
You'll develop knife skills and learn how to handle and store ingredients correctly
You'll understand the basics of nutrition and how they apply to menu planning
You'll practise presentation skills to produce dishes to a professional standard
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a kitchen environment, alongside classroom-based study. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate cooking skills, as well as written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: how to become a chef in a professional kitchen
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in food preparation and service
Commis chef: entry-level cooking role in restaurants or hotels
Catering assistant: preparing and serving food in schools, hospitals, or events
Hospitality team member: front-of-house or back-of-house roles in hospitality
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the natural next step, covering more advanced techniques and kitchen management skills
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification many employers expect kitchen staff to hold
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: for those aiming toward senior chef or supervisory roles in professional kitchens
