Free Level 2 Culinary Skills course in Chelmsford. Classes run at Chelmsford College Princes, full-time during the day. You'll need two GCSEs at grades 3 to 9 in English and Maths to enrol. This level 2 culinary skills qualification covers everything from food safety and health and safety to preparing and cooking meat, fish, poultry, and sauces. You'll also complete a minimum of 30 hours of work-related experience. The course takes one year.
Who this course is for
This Professional Cookery course is highly recognised by employers; by completing this one-year course, you will gain qualifications to become a professional within the hospitality and catering industry. This programme meets the needs of learners who work or want to work as professional chefs in the catering and hospitality sectors. The varied course content allows learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the catering and hospitality sector.
Entry requirements
2 GCSEs grades 9-3 in English and Maths
What you will learn
You'll apply health and safety and food safety practices in a catering environment.
You'll prepare and cook meat, offal, fish, shellfish, poultry, and fruit and vegetables.
You'll make stocks, soups, and sauces to professional standards.
You'll understand food and beverage service legislation.
You'll develop customer service skills for hospitality settings.
You'll practise food service and learn how to give customers a positive experience.
You'll explore how the catering and hospitality industry works.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical cooking. The course includes a minimum of 30 hours of work-related experience. Assessment covers the units studied, including practical cookery tasks and knowledge-based elements across health and safety, food safety, and customer service.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chelmsford College Princes will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Commis Chef: entry-level kitchen role preparing and cooking dishes.
Junior Chef de Partie: responsible for a specific section of the kitchen.
Kitchen Assistant: supporting chefs in a professional kitchen.
Catering Assistant: food preparation and service in catering settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step for those wanting to advance their culinary skills and take on more senior kitchen roles.
Level 3 Advanced Professional Cookery Apprenticeship: combine work and study to build on your Level 2 skills while earning.
Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery: a broader Level 3 route covering advanced techniques and industry knowledge.
