Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Corby. Classes run at Bedford College Corby Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the skills and techniques used in professional kitchens. The course takes one year to complete. You'll learn food preparation, cooking methods, kitchen hygiene, and how to work efficiently in a catering environment. This City and Guilds level 2 professional cookery qualification is a solid foundation for kitchen work across restaurants, hotels, and catering operations.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional techniques.
You'll follow food safety and hygiene practices to industry standards.
You'll work with meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, and pastry.
You'll plan and organise your work in a kitchen environment.
You'll understand portion control, presentation, and plating.
You'll develop speed and accuracy under kitchen conditions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical kitchen work. Assessment includes practical observations, where you demonstrate cooking skills to your assessor, and written tasks or assignments covering food safety and kitchen knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce dishes to a professional standard in a real kitchen setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: section chef in a restaurant or hotel kitchen.
Commis chef: entry-level kitchen role, how to become a chef starts here.
Kitchen assistant: food prep and support across catering operations.
Catering assistant: schools, hospitals, and workplace canteens.
Short-order cook: fast-paced café or diner cooking.
Pastry assistant: bakery or patisserie kitchen support role.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds): the next step for those aiming for senior kitchen roles or head chef positions.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short compliance qualification many employers require alongside a cookery qualification.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: workplace-based assessment suited to those already in a kitchen job.
