City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Culinary Skills (7138-11)
Issued by
City & Guilds
This qualification is suitable for people new to the industry who want to gain a good basic understanding of cookery methods, catering work and becoming a professional chef. The minimum age of learners is 16. QAN (601/0991/9)
Earning Criteria
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They are able to:
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Understand the parameters of basic food safety practices as relevant to the catering industry
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Develop a broad understanding of the Hospitality Industry
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Understand the principles of Health & safety in the workplace and how they should be applied in a Hospitality and Catering setting
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Understand the importance of the nutritional content of food, its relation to food groups and how it may be preserved when preparing and cooking
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Develop knowledge of a range of equipment and utensils and to be able to select and demonstrate correct and safe use of the equipment
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Prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming
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Prepare and cook food by stewing and braising
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Prepare and cook food by baking, roasting and grilling
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Prepare and cook food by deep frying and shallow frying
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Regenerate pre-prepared food
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Undertake Cold food preparation