Free Level 2 Culinary Skills Course in Farnborough. Classes run full-time during the day at Farnborough College of Technology. This is a one-year course covering the core techniques and knowledge you need to work in a professional kitchen. You'll develop skills in food preparation, cooking methods, and kitchen practice. The culinary skills qualification is awarded by City and Guilds and is recognised by employers across the hospitality and catering industry.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional kitchen techniques.
You'll learn how to work safely and hygienically in a commercial kitchen environment.
You'll develop knife skills and food preparation methods used in professional catering.
You'll understand how to plan and produce menus for different service contexts.
You'll practise cooking methods including roasting, braising, grilling, and sauce-making.
You'll learn how to present dishes to a professional standard.
You'll understand the principles of nutrition and how they apply to menu planning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical kitchen sessions and classroom-based study. Assessment includes practical cooking assessments where you demonstrate your skills, along with written assignments and tests covering food safety, nutrition, and kitchen operations. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce dishes to a professional standard under realistic kitchen conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology 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: entry-level role preparing and cooking dishes
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in food preparation and service
Catering assistant: food preparation in schools, hospitals, or canteens
Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes or diners
Pastry assistant: supporting pastry and baking production
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds) - the next step for those aiming for senior chef roles or kitchen management.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering - a short qualification many employers require alongside a culinary skills qualification.
Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership - useful if you want to move into a supervisory role in a kitchen or catering operation.
