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Certificate in Culinary Skills – Level 1

Course overview
If you love getting creative in the kitchen and dream of working in the vibrant world of hospitality, this course is the perfect place to start.
You’ll master culinary techniques with a variety of ingredients and learn the basic skills to produce food in a professional environment. You will build the confidence to serve customers in a professional environment, creating a excellent base for working in the Hospitality Industry!
From learning how to prepare and cook food using a variety of cooking methods to developing your teamwork, communication, and customer service skills, this course gives you a strong foundation for a career in the culinary and hospitality industries.
You’ll also gain valuable knowledge around food hygiene, kitchen safety, and healthy eating – everything you need to succeed in a busy, modern kitchen.
Explore Catering & Hospitality
Catering and Hospitality students will have the opportunity to work in our award winning training restaurant, The Waterside Brasserie. The restaurant is open to the public across the week and all the food is prepared and served by our students in one of our five fully equipped industrial kitchens.
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Additional Information
We understand students may require a little extra help during their studies, which is why our learning support team are on hand to help learners with a learning difficulty or support need to achieve their full potential.
Whatever your age or level of study, we offer a comprehensive support service and bursary scheme to help you through your studies. From childcare assistance to travel packages, we pride ourselves on giving expert advice and support.
We are situated in a fantastic location, just a stone's throw from Middlesbrough town centre. As well as being a matter of minutes from both the train and bus stations, eligible students can also benefit from free travel.