Free Level 2 Culinary Skills Course in Greenwich. Evening classes run at London South East Colleges Greenwich, part-time over 34 weeks. That makes it straightforward to fit a culinary skills qualification around work or other commitments. You'll build practical kitchen skills covering food preparation, cooking techniques, and professional kitchen practice. Entry requirements are four GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3/A* - D (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional techniques.
You'll develop knife skills and safe food handling practices.
You'll learn how to work efficiently in a professional kitchen environment.
You'll study food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
You'll practise portion control, presentation, and plating skills.
You'll understand how to follow recipes accurately and adapt to different menus.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a kitchen environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical cooking tasks where you demonstrate skills directly, as well as written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges Greenwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie. Works a specific section in a professional kitchen.
Commis chef. Entry-level role supporting senior chefs in a kitchen.
Kitchen assistant. Supports food preparation and kitchen operations.
Catering assistant. Prepares and serves food in schools, hospitals, or events.
Short-order cook. Prepares quick-service food in cafes or diners.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery. The natural next step if you want to move into senior kitchen roles or specialise further.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. A short compliance qualification many employers expect alongside a culinary skills certificate.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery. Work-based route that builds on your Level 2 culinary skills qualification with on-the-job assessment.
