Course Overview

Course fees listed below are the maximum fee if paid. Click here to find out more and if you are eligible for free or discounted courses.

This free entry-level short course offers a real taste of working in a professional kitchen and provides you with essential basic cooking skills.

You will be required to attend an informal interview and a basic skills test prior to enrolment.

basic food preparation and cooking: vegetables, simple salads, fruit dishes, pasta and rice
how to use kitchen equipment
basic meat and fish preparation skills
health and safety
food safety

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Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid

Start: 08/09/2025

End: 17/10/2025

Fri (10:00 - 12:00)

£72.00

On completion of this course, you can progress onto further study in the Hosptality and Catering sector with our Level 1 and 2 courses.

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