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Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Lancaster

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Hospitality and Catering Principles (Professional Cookery) Course in Lancaster. Classes run at Lancaster & Morecambe College, full time during the day. Over one year, you'll build the practical cookery skills and kitchen techniques needed to work as a chef. The course covers professional cookery principles alongside employability skills, and includes careers-related learning such as employer encounters and educational trips. If you're 16 to 18, the programme also includes maths and English support and work experience where applicable.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for 16-18 year old and adult learners the course will include a substantial amount of careers related learning designed to support progression to the suitable next step, this could include educational trips, employability skills and employer encounters such as guest speakers. For 16-18 year old will be delivered as a study programme which includes math and English where applicable and work experience.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or higher including Maths or English OR a Level 1 related qualification PLUS grade D/3 or higher in Maths or English.

As well as this you should have enthusiasm for the subject, commitment to study and enjoy working with people.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knife skills, cooking techniques, and food preparation methods used in professional kitchens.
  • You'll learn how to plan and produce dishes to industry standards.
  • You'll understand food safety, hygiene, and kitchen health and safety practices.
  • You'll explore the principles behind menu planning and recipe development.
  • You'll build employability skills through employer encounters and guest speakers.
  • You'll gain insight into working in hospitality through careers-related learning and educational trips.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on practical cookery at Lancaster & Morecambe College. Assessment is a mix of practical tasks and written work. For 16 to 18 learners on the study programme, maths and English are built into the timetable where applicable, along with a work experience placement.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lancaster & Morecambe College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Chef de partie: prepares and leads a section in a professional kitchen.
  • Commis chef: entry-level kitchen role supporting senior chefs.
  • Kitchen assistant: supports food preparation and service in catering settings.
  • Catering assistant: works in cafes, canteens, or hospitality venues.
  • Pastry chef: specialises in baking and dessert production.
  • Hospitality team member: front-of-house or kitchen support in hotels and restaurants.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds): the natural next step if you want to move into more senior kitchen roles and take on greater responsibility.
  • Commis Chef Apprenticeship (Level 2): combines on-the-job training with study, ideal if you secure a kitchen role after completing this course.
  • Hospitality Supervision Apprenticeship (Level 3): suited to those looking to move into supervisory roles in hospitality.
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