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Level 1 - Professional Cookery - Study Programme

Rotherham College

Eastwood Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1EG

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 1

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
Rotherham College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Become a professional chef by completing this level one qualification. You will gain a high standard of cookery skills from processes such as roasting and frying to commodities, whilst also learning other workplace essentials like menu design.

This Diploma in Professional Cookery is for anyone who works or wants to work as a chef in the catering and hospitality sector. It is ideal for learners coming straight from school or adults who wish to seek a career in this industry.

During your time on this course you will be expected to work during Wednesday and Thursday evenings cooking and serving food for customers dining in our College restaurant.

Course Details

You will study a range of topics including:

  • Unit 601 Introduction to the catering and hospitality Industry
  • Unit 202 Food safety in catering
  • Unit 603 Health and Saftey awareness for catering and hospitality
  • Unit 604 Introduction to healthier foods and special diets
  • Unit 605 Introduction to Kitchen equipement
  • Unit 606 Introduction to personal workplace skills
  • Unit 607 Prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming
  • Unit 608 Prepare and cook food by stewing and braising

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Short answer questions and synoptic exams.

Your next steps...

  • Level 2 Professional Cookery
  • Level 2 Food and Beverage

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