Level 2 Culinary Skills Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, full-time during the day. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact the college to confirm your fee before you start. You'll study food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen practice across a full academic year, roughly 10 months. The course covers the skills professional kitchens expect from day one. It's a strong starting point if you're heading into catering or chef work.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional techniques.
You'll handle, store, and present food safely and hygienically.
You'll work with meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, pastry, and sauces.
You'll follow kitchen workflows and work as part of a team.
You'll apply food safety and health and safety rules in a kitchen setting.
You'll develop knife skills and learn how to use professional kitchen equipment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a professional kitchen environment at Flemingate Centre, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through practical tasks, written assignments, and observations of your cooking skills. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: section cook in a professional kitchen.
Commis chef: entry-level role preparing and cooking dishes.
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in a busy kitchen.
Catering assistant: food preparation in schools, hospitals, or events.
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: the next step toward senior chef roles and kitchen management.
Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate: a short compliance qualification many employers ask for.
Commis Chef Apprenticeship (Level 2): earn while you train in a working kitchen, combining on-the-job experience with formal learning.
