Free Level 2 Culinary Skills course in Worcester. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College. You'll need a Level 1 Professional Cookery or Hospitality and Catering qualification to apply, and you'll be invited to an interview before a place is confirmed. Over one year of full-time daytime study, you'll cook complex dishes to a professional standard and learn to work effectively within a kitchen team. Units cover stocks, soups and sauces, fish and shellfish, meat and poultry, pasta and fermented doughs, and costs and menu planning.
Who this course is for
Do you see yourself as the next Jamie Oliver or Nigella Lawson? Do you enjoy making new recipes? Do you work well in a fast-paced environment? Then look no further than our Diploma in Professional Cookery, Level 2. , , This one year, full-time course, will provide you with the opportunity to refine your cooking skills to a professional level; cooking a variety of complex dishes while learning how to effectively manage and develop working relationships within a kitchen environment., , You will st
Entry requirements
All applicants for the Level 2 course must have a Level 1 Professional Cookery or a Hospitality and Catering qualification. We will invite you to attend an interview where you will have the opportunity to show your passion for the industry and your enthusiasm for the course., , Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook stocks, soups, and sauces to a professional standard.
You'll work with fish and shellfish, meat, poultry, and offal using professional techniques.
You'll cook rice, pasta, grains, and egg-based dishes.
You'll prepare fruit and vegetables and understand their use across a menu.
You'll make pastes and fermented doughs.
You'll apply costing principles and plan menus.
You'll develop working relationships and communication skills within a kitchen environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in commercial-grade kitchens and classroom-based theory lessons. Assessment is through practical assessments and theory short-answer question papers. Entry decisions are made at interview, and you'll be assessed during a probation period to confirm you're working at the right level.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring your own chef whites, trousers, aprons, hat, oven cloths, safety shoes, and chef knives. These are purchased through an educational chef's equipment provider. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm the details before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: section cook in a professional kitchen
Commis chef: entry-level role in restaurants or hotels
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in food preparation
Catering assistant: food production in schools, hospitals, or events
Short-order cook: fast-paced café or canteen cooking
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds): the next step toward senior kitchen roles and head chef positions.
Culinary apprenticeship: combine on-the-job experience with further qualifications while earning.
Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor qualification: if you want to move into front-of-house or management alongside kitchen work.
