Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Crawley – Rewards Training Recruitment Consultancy
CostFREE
Duration1 hour
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Hospitality and Catering Principles (Professional Cookery) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you work, so you need to be in a role within the hospitality or catering sector. The hospitality and catering principles (professional cookery) qualification lets you prove the skills and knowledge you already use on the job. Good levels of English and maths are preferable, but there are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.
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 develop knowledge of professional cookery techniques used in commercial kitchens.
You'll understand food safety and hygiene practices relevant to your role.
You'll learn how to prepare, cook, and present dishes to professional standards.
You'll build understanding of kitchen operations and workflow.
You'll cover the principles behind menu planning and ingredient selection.
You'll demonstrate your existing skills and knowledge in a formal, recognised way.
How you will learn
Assessment takes place in your workplace. You'll be observed carrying out tasks in your role and may complete written or knowledge-based assessments alongside practical evidence. Because this is a work-based qualification, your day-to-day work forms the basis of your evidence. No formal entry requirements apply, though good levels of English and maths are helpful.
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: runs a section in a professional kitchen
Commis chef: entry-level cooking role in restaurants or hotels
Kitchen supervisor: oversees food prep and kitchen staff
Catering assistant: supports food production in large catering operations
Short-order cook: prepares food quickly in cafes or canteens
Hospital or school cook: produces meals in institutional catering settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step for chefs moving into senior kitchen roles, covering advanced techniques and kitchen management.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Highfield or CIEH): a standalone food hygiene qualification many employers ask for.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: a work-based qualification that supports progression to senior chef positions.
