Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Master essential cooking techniques, food safety protocols, and kitchen management skills. Develop proficiency in preparing diverse dishes and elevate your culinary expertise.�

This full-time qualification is intended for people with an interest and enthusiasm for preparing and cooking food and for serving food and drink in the Hospitality Industry. The qualifications can lead to further study at Level 3. This vast industry has a current skill shortage. The job opportunities in cooking and serving food as a Chef or Waiter/ess or working as a bar person are almost assured. This sector, which is both modern and exciting, has so many areas in which to work, you can be spoilt for choice e.g. Hotel, Restaurants, Leisure Centres, Pubs, In-Store Catering and Cruise Ships to name a few. During this course you will also cook and serve food and drink in a professional manner in the College�s training kitchens and restaurant, which are open to the public on a daily basis. A series of units make up this course, some examples are: Investigate the catering and hospitality industry Food safetyApplying workplace skillsPrepare and cook meat and offalPrepare and cook poultryPrepare and cook fish and shellfishProduce hot and cold desserts and puddingsFood and beverage service skills

Through practical assessments and theory assignments.

You will have 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above. A Level 1 Professional Chef Diploma would be an advantage, however, if you have a keen interest in the subject and commitment to succeed, your entry requirements will be discussed at your course discussion appointment.�

On successful completion of the course you can progress onto the Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery.