Level 2 Cookery Course in Eastbourne – East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus – Full-time
Cost�2000.00 You will need to purchase a set of Chef's Whites, front of house uniform, safety shoes, a set of knives and a Practical Cookery. These are ordered from our supplier at a cost of approximately �200. This equipment/uniform will also cover Level 3 i
Level 2 Culinary Skills Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in a professional kitchen. You'll prepare, cook and present dishes in the college's working kitchen, with food served to the public at the Kings Bistro on site. Units cover food safety, knife skills, meat, poultry, fish, soups, sauces, pastry and desserts. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 to 9, or completion of the Level 1 course, plus English or maths at grade 3.
Who this course is for
Develop the practical skills and knowledge required to work within a professional kitchen as a commis chef. Units include teamwork, food safety, health and safety, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, hot sauces, soup, dough products, pastry, and desserts. Working within our professional kitchens, you will prepare, cook and present a range of dishes to be served in the Kings Bistro, which is open to the public.
Entry requirements
Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English or maths at grade 3.
What you will learn
You'll develop knife skills and safe food handling techniques
You'll prepare and cook meat, poultry and fish dishes
You'll make soups, hot sauces and vegetable dishes
You'll produce dough products, pastry and desserts
You'll work as part of a kitchen team under professional conditions
You'll present dishes to restaurant standard for real service in the Kings Bistro
You'll apply health and safety and food safety practices in a kitchen environment
How you will learn
You'll train in the college's professional kitchens, working in real service conditions. Assessment is continuous and based on a portfolio of evidence. Methods include practical observation, work products and questioning. There are no written exams. Your portfolio is built up throughout the year as you cook and present dishes in the kitchen.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to purchase a set of Chef's Whites, front of house uniform, safety shoes, a set of knives and a Practical Cookery textbook. These are ordered through the college's supplier at a cost of approximately £200. This kit also covers Level 3 if you go on to progress.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Commis chef. Entry-level role in a professional kitchen
Kitchen assistant. Supporting chefs with prep and service
Pastry assistant. Focusing on desserts, dough and confectionery
Catering assistant. Food preparation in hotels, hospitals or schools
Line cook. Working a specific section in a restaurant kitchen
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery. The next step for chefs moving into more senior kitchen roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery. Specialist training in pastry and dessert work.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 2. Required if you haven't yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects.
