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Free Level 2 Kitchen Services Course in Great Yarmouth

CostFREE
Duration600 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Kitchen Services Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This is a full-time daytime course in the Hospitality and Catering department, covering the skills you need to work in a professional kitchen. At 600 hours, it's a substantial kitchen services qualification that takes you through the practical and technical demands of kitchen work. City and Guilds is the awarding body. Entry requirements are available on request, and the college will assess your starting point before you begin.

Who this course is for

Kitchen Services Level 2 Diploma E&T (AYV00YGLF2 25/26GA) is based in the Hospitality & Catering department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements available on request.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes to professional kitchen standards.
  • You'll follow food hygiene and safety procedures in a kitchen environment.
  • You'll use and maintain kitchen equipment correctly.
  • You'll work as part of a kitchen team, understanding your role in service.
  • You'll handle, store, and present food safely.
  • You'll develop knife skills and food preparation techniques.
  • You'll understand portion control, waste reduction, and kitchen efficiency.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combined with practical kitchen work. Assessment for the City and Guilds NVQ Diploma is competence-based, meaning you'll be observed carrying out tasks in a kitchen setting. You'll also build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your skills and knowledge. Written assessments or assignments may form part of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Kitchen porter: supporting chefs and keeping the kitchen running smoothly.
  • Commis chef: entry-level cooking role in restaurants, hotels, or canteens.
  • Catering assistant: preparing and serving food in schools, hospitals, or cafes.
  • Kitchen assistant: food prep and support across a range of catering settings.
  • Hospitality team member: front-of-house or back-of-house roles in hospitality venues.
  • School meals assistant: preparing and serving meals in an education setting.

What you could study next

After completing this level 2 kitchen services qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery, which takes your skills further and opens doors to senior kitchen roles. An Apprenticeship in Commis Chef or Professional Cookery is another strong route, letting you earn while you train. Some learners also progress to supervisory qualifications in hospitality management.

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