Culinary Skills Level 1 - September 2025
Course content
This qualification is designed to cover all the key practical skills and knowledge required to work in a professional kitchen environment. You will learn how to prepare, cook, and present a range of food items using modern restaurant techniques which will include meat, fish and poultry, vegetables, soups and sauces.
Curriculum
- Food safety in catering
- Prepare and cook stocks, soups and sauces
- Prepare and cook fruit and vegetables
- Prepare and cook meat and offal
- Prepare and cook poultry
- Prepare and cook fish and shellfish
- Prepare and cook rice, pasta, grains and egg dishes
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Open Events at Newham CollegeEntry requirements
Successful completion of the Level 1 Certificate/Diploma in Culinary Skills, NVQ Professional Cookery or relevant industrial work experience
East Ham Campus
The Eastham Campus at Newham College is a dynamic educational hub known for its diverse and inclusive learning environment. Situated in the heart of East London, the campus offers a wide range of courses and programs that cater to the needs and aspirations of students from various backgrounds. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated faculty, the Eastham Campus provides students with the tools and support they need to excel academically and personally, fostering a vibrant community of learners and thinkers.
How much will this course cost?
This course is free for learners aged 16-18. The course fee for adults is TBC.