Workbased Food Preparation and Cooking Level 1

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.