Free Level 2 Culinary Skills course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster College, full-time during the day. There are no entry requirements. Over one year, you'll build a high standard of cookery skills and cover workplace essentials such as health and safety in a kitchen. This culinary skills qualification is designed for anyone looking to work as a chef in the catering and hospitality sector.
Who this course is for
The Culinary Skills qualifications can help you become a chef or progress to a more senior chef's role. You'll gain a high standard of cookery skills and have the option to learn other workplace essentials like health and safety in a kitchen. The Culinary Skills qualifications are for anyone who works or wants to work as a chef in the catering and hospitality sector. It is ideal for learners coming straight from school who wish to seek a career in this industry. It is also ideal for those
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop a high standard of practical cookery techniques
You'll learn how to prepare, cook, and present a range of dishes
You'll cover health and safety practices in a professional kitchen
You'll understand food hygiene and safe food handling
You'll learn how a professional kitchen operates, including workflow and organisation
You'll gain skills in using and maintaining kitchen equipment correctly
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a kitchen environment, alongside classroom-based study. Assessment is through practical tasks and observations that test your cookery skills directly. You may also complete written or knowledge-based assessments covering topics such as health and safety. Doncaster College will confirm the full assessment details before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: runs a specific section of a professional kitchen
Commis chef: entry-level role supporting senior chefs
Kitchen assistant: supports food preparation and service
Catering assistant: works in canteens, schools, or event catering
Short-order cook: prepares quick-service food in cafes or diners
Pastry chef: specialises in baking and dessert production
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step if you want to move into senior chef roles or take on more responsibility in a kitchen.
Level 2 or Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate: a short compliance qualification many employers require.
Apprenticeship in Commis Chef (Level 2): combines on-the-job training with further study, useful if you secure a kitchen role after this course.
