Free Level 2 Food Production and Cooking Course in Crawley
CostFREE
Duration1 hour
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Hospitality and Catering Principles (Food Production and Cooking) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You earn this hospitality and catering principles qualification while doing your job, so you need to be working in the hospitality or catering sector. It covers food production and cooking knowledge and skills you use day to day. No formal entry requirements apply, though good English and maths will help.
Who this course is for
This qualification is achieved while you are at work, this is why it is important to be working within your chosen career sector.It is ideal to prove your skills and knowledge, from this qualification you can progress on to a higher level.
Entry requirements
No formal requirements. Good levels of English and Maths are preferable
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of food production and cooking in a professional kitchen.
You'll learn how to prepare and cook food safely and to a consistent standard.
You'll develop knowledge of food hygiene and safe handling practices.
You'll understand how to work efficiently within a catering environment.
You'll learn how to follow recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
How you will learn
Because this is a work-based qualification, your learning and assessment take place in your job role. You'll be assessed on your practical performance in the workplace, supported by evidence you gather as you work. This may include observations, written questions, and records of your day-to-day tasks. Your assessor will visit or contact you to review your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rewards Training Recruitment Consultancy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: progressing from commis or kitchen assistant roles
Commis chef: entry-level cooking role in professional kitchens
Kitchen assistant: supporting food preparation and cooking teams
Catering assistant: preparing and serving food in canteens or cafes
Cook: preparing meals in schools, care homes, or hospitality venues
Food production operative: working in large-scale food preparation settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step if you want to move into senior kitchen roles or take on more responsibility.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Highfield or CIEH): a short compliance qualification many employers require alongside a cooking role.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: builds toward supervisory and head chef positions.
