Get ready for a fun adventure in the world of cooking! This course mixes learning and hands-on practice with exciting units.

You’ll start with Menu Planning, where you’ll learn to create tasty and balanced menus. Then, in Basic Food Preparation and Cooking, you’ll master key cooking skills like chopping and using different cooking methods. Love fresh bread? In Baking Bread and Dough Products, you’ll learn how to make delicious bread and pastries.

You’ll also cover Food Hygiene and Storage, learning how to keep food safe and stored properly. Finally, in Kitchen Skills, you’ll learn to manage tools and keep your workspace tidy, just like a pro chef. By the end, you’ll be ready to shine in any kitchen!

You will complete 5 mandatory bite sized units:

• Menu Planning
• Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
• Baking Bread and Dough Products
• Food Hygiene and Storage
• Kitchen Skills

You'll be assessed through a portfolio of work made up of mini projects, with both practical tasks and some written or theory-based parts.

By completing this course, you'll earn a Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Working in Catering and Hospitality Industries (603/1640/8), which teaches you essential cooking, kitchen, and food safety skills. It improves your chances of getting jobs in restaurants, cafes, or catering, and gives you a solid foundation for further training or a career in the food industry.