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Introductory Culinary Skills (Level 1)

Hospitality & Catering students at Central Bedfordshire College (CBC)

Overview

Introductory Culinary Skills (Level 1)

This course develops cookery skills using different cookery methods and cooking a variety of food.

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Course information

Need to know

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs grades 9–1 and ideally including English & maths.

You must also have a keen interest in cooking and a passion for food.

How will I be assessed?

Once trained you will then demonstrate that you are competent to plan and cook a dish by yourself in a timed assessment.

There are also a short answer question paper to test your subject knowledge.

Course content

What will I study?

You will be trained how to prepare and cook a range of food using different cooking methods.

You will also be taught the theory of how and why cooking methods work.

 

Next steps

Course progression

After completing this course, you can progress onto the Level 2 Diploma in Culinary skills. This takes the skills learnt and then progress on to cooking meals similar to working in a Gastro Pub

Career progression:

What are the expected employment sectors for this course?

This can lead to jobs working in a café, fast food restaurant, Fish bar, or as kitchen assistants in a restaurant or hotel

Additional information

Kit List & Additional Costs

Login details for Russums (retailer) will be shared with the students on their first day.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk

Available Courses
Central Bedfordshire College Dunstable Main Campus
Starts: 08/09/2025
Type: Full Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s):
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Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

 

Additional formats

Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 to order your copy.