Level 1 Cooking, Food Prep and Hospitality – September 2024
| Funding information: | Free for Eligible 16-18 year olds. Adult funding available dependant on learner circumstances otherwise course costs apply. |
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| Duration: | 1 Year |
| Attendance: | Full-time Provision |
Course Overview
This course is a Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Food preparation and Cooking with aspects of Hospitality included. It is an ideal starting point for those who want to work in food and hospitality. You will learn the basic skills and knowledge required to work in hospitality environments, preparing you for higher level study and skills development.
This course is comprised of three qualifications and is a 1 year program:
- NVQ Level 1 in Basic Food Preparation & Cooking
- Level 1 Award Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
- Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
This course will introduce you to the catering industry. You will learn the basic skills and processes required to prepare you for working both back of house as a chef, as well as front of house as a waiter.
The college has its own restaurant, Taste, where you will have the opportunity to put your skills into practice.
Course Content
- Food preparation and cooking for our Taste restaurant
- Food theory
- Food and drink service in our Taste restaurant
- Food and drink service theory
- Food safety
- Food preparation and cooking assessments
- Work experience/industry placement
Entry Requirements
Two GCSEs at grade 3 or above or the Entry Level Introduction to Hospitality.
Assessment Methods
- Portfolio
- practical assignments
- online assignments
- food safety exam
Progression
Upon successful completion of the course, you can progress to a Level 2 course in Professional Cookery or Hospitality Services.
Case Study
James Greatorex
Chesterfield CollegeLevel 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery
Just four years after completing his studies at Chesterfield College, James Greatorex’s career has gone from strength to strength. James is now working as Head Chef at Michelin-starred restaurant, L’Ortolan. He said: “It is a real honour for me to be offered the Head Chef position at L’Ortolan, a place with such a rich culinary history, developed through a series of many talented chefs who have worked there. With a strong team behind me, I hope to consolidate L’Ortolan’s rightful place within England’s fine dining scene.” James’ former tutor at college said: “James has done amazingly well. He is a talented chef who was always eager to learn and develop his skills to a very high standard. We are not surprised that his talent and ambition has got him where he is today. He has had an amazing career since leaving us and we are all very proud of his achievements.”