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Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Catering student cooking with tutor

Course overview


Gain the skills needed to enter into the catering industry with this
comprehensive course, suitable for beginners.


Learn culinary skills and techniques from professionals in our
industry-standard preparation kitchens. Students learn how to create and prepare
menus using a range of produce and creative skills.


This two-year programme provides additional time to achieve a qualification
in English and/or Maths.

Course information


Develop industry-specific knowledge and lifelong skills vital for the
professional cooking industry.


You will cover:



  • The structure of professional kitchens

  • Preparing healthy meals

  • Menu planning and cost calculations

  • The principles of working as a professional chef

  • How knives, tools, and equipment are used in professional kitchens

  • Food safety

  • Health and safety in catering

As you learn in our professional kitchen environment, you take part in
projects throughout the course, which give you the opportunity to work with top
chefs.