Free Level 2 Culinary Skills in Sheffield. Daytime classes run at Nacro Education Centre Sheffield, with a flexible study pattern over one year. This culinary skills course covers professional cookery techniques, food and drink preparation, menu design, and safe working practices in the hospitality industry. Much of the learning is hands-on, taught in a working canteen environment. You'll also complete at least two weeks of work experience to build practical knowledge and employer contacts. A strong culinary skills qualification for anyone looking to work in restaurants, cafés, or hotels.
Who this course is for
If you have ever thought about working in a restaurant, café or hotel, why not join one of our hospitality and catering courses? At Nacro Education, you can learn all about preparing food and drink, serving customers and taking bookings. You will be able to try out recipes for yourself, practice making drinks and prepare yourself for a really enjoyable job.
What you will learn
You'll practise professional cookery methods including boiling, poaching, steaming, baking, roasting, and grilling.
You'll learn safe working practices for the hospitality industry.
You'll use and care for professional kitchen tools and equipment.
You'll develop food and drink preparation skills, including making drinks and following recipes.
You'll study menu design and other workplace essentials.
You'll gain work experience in a real catering environment, building practical skills and industry contacts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a working canteen, with tutor observation of your cookery skills. You'll also complete written assignments. Assessment combines observed practical demonstrations and written work. At least two weeks of work experience forms part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Sheffield will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef: entry-level kitchen roles in restaurants, cafés, and hotels
Kitchen assistant: food preparation and support in professional kitchens
Catering assistant: food service in schools, hospitals, or workplace canteens
Commis chef: junior chef position in a professional kitchen brigade
Café or restaurant worker: front-of-house and food preparation combined roles
Hotel kitchen staff: food production in hotel catering operations
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step for those wanting to move into senior kitchen roles or specialise further.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: a work-based route that develops advanced skills recognised by employers across the hospitality sector.
Level 2 Hospitality and Catering qualification: broadens your knowledge into front-of-house, customer service, and hospitality operations if you want a wider role.
