Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery
Course Code: P221472
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Next Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
For students to develop their professional cookery skills and associated knowledge. This course will refine skills across a broad range of commodities.
Units include:
- food safety in catering
- health and safety
- healthier foods and special diets
- kitchen operations, costs and menu planning
- applying workplace skills
- stocks, soups and sauces
- fruit and vegetables
- meat, offal, poultry, fish and shellfish
- rice, pasta, grains and egg dishes
- desserts, puddings and bakery products.
Your learning will be boosted by trips, work placements, competitions and the opportunity to volunteer at events such as Victorious Festival and other charitable initiatives.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths.
This course is full time for one year and you are also required to complete 30 hours minimum in a work placement setting. Attending maths and English lessons at the appropriate level is also be expected as part of this programme.
You will continue the development of your skills through practical work. There will be classroom activity, online learning, visits and assignments to add to your portfolio, including two end-of-year synoptic tests. You will regularly review your work with your tutor and receive feedback on your progress.
You can progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery or go straight into employment or an apprenticeship as a chef or member of the food service team in the hotel and catering industry.
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery available start dates:
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