Free Level 2 Culinary Skills Course in Weybridge. Classes run full-time during the day at Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus, over 36 weeks. You'll develop the practical cooking techniques and kitchen knowledge that professional kitchens expect. The course covers everything from food preparation and cooking methods to presentation and food safety. Brooklands Technical College runs its own restaurant, Brooks Restaurant, giving you a real environment to develop your skills. Funding is available for school leavers and adults.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
Please refer to Website
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional techniques.
You'll learn food safety and hygiene practices required in commercial kitchens.
You'll develop knife skills and food preparation methods.
You'll practise cooking methods including grilling, roasting, poaching, and frying.
You'll learn how to present dishes to a professional standard.
You'll understand kitchen workflow and how to work as part of a team.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a professional kitchen environment. Assessment is a mix of practical tasks and written work. You'll be assessed on your ability to prepare and cook dishes to a set standard, as well as your knowledge of food safety and kitchen practice. Classes are classroom and kitchen based, full-time during the day.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: section chef in a professional kitchen
Commis chef: junior chef role, entry point in most kitchens
Kitchen assistant: food preparation and support in a busy kitchen
Catering assistant: cooking and serving in schools, hospitals, or care settings
Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes, diners, or canteens
Pastry assistant: supporting pastry and dessert production
What you could study next
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step for those aiming for senior chef roles or head chef positions.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification that strengthens your food hygiene credentials for employment.
Apprenticeship in Commis Chef (Level 2): combine work and study while earning in a professional kitchen.
