Workbased Food Preparation and Cooking Level 1

Course Overview

Workplace learning will promote ‘in work’ progression of employed individuals with low skills via work related skills training providing provision that will raise their attainment, enabling to improve their employment status and move on to undertake higher level qualifications.

Level: Level 1
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Course Fees: Click here for fee information
Aged 19 and over? Click here to find out about our financial support available

Units and Structure

You complete 3 mandatory units:

Maintenance of a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
Working effectively as part of a hospitality team
Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food

You also choose optional units (usually 3-4) from:

Cook vegetables
Prepare vegetables
Prepare and finish simple salad and fruit dishes
Prepare and cook fish
Prepare and cook meat/poultry
Prepare and cook pasta
Prepare and cook rice
Prepare and cook eggs
Prepare and cook pulses
Prepare and cook vegetable protein
Cook and finish simple bread and dough products
Prepare and cook grain
Prepare and clear areas for counter and takeaway service
Provide a counter and takeaway service
Maintain customer care
Package food for delivery
Prepare hot and cold sandwiches

Entry Requirements

You'll need to have:

There are no formal entry requirements.

For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.

Tutors and Student Support

Student Support and Facilities

As a student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities, services and support, including:

Step outside the classroom and access our state of the art facilities as well as 3 huge Learning Resource Centres with thousands of resources to use
With hands-on experience you’ll be prepared for employment with a competitive edge.
A dedicated impartial careers advice team to help you on your future path
Our wide range of courses means that we can offer the right paths to get you where you need to be
Our Hub campus is right in the heart of the town centre meaning you can find your way to us easily
Outstanding student support throughout your studies with us.

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

We're proud to be able to offer Dual Career Accreditation via the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme. This is a Sport England funded partnership between athletes, education institutions, and national governing bodies of sport.

The Scheme helps athletes in education – aged 16-plus – to get the very best from their sporting and academic careers without having to choose between the two.

Click here to find out more about TASS

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