Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Broadstairs. Classes run at Broadstairs College. You'll train in industry-standard preparation kitchens, learning culinary techniques, menu planning, food safety, and how professional kitchens operate. The course runs full-time over two years, giving you time to develop your cooking skills alongside English and maths. Projects throughout the course include opportunities to work with top chefs. This is a City and Guilds level 2 professional cookery qualification.
Who this course is for
Embrace your potential as a chef and start your catering career, with this course that is perfect for those who are new to the industry.
What you will learn
You'll learn how professional kitchens are structured and how to work within them.
You'll develop knife skills and learn how to use kitchen tools and equipment safely.
You'll prepare healthy meals and work with a range of produce.
You'll plan menus and calculate food costs.
You'll apply food safety and health and safety practices in a catering environment.
You'll understand the principles of working as a professional chef.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practice in professional kitchen facilities. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, synoptic exams, assignments, multiple choice examinations, and short answer questions linked to the practical units you complete. You'll also take part in projects throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Broadstairs College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Commis chef: entry-level kitchen role preparing and cooking food.
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in a professional kitchen.
Catering assistant: food preparation in schools, hospitals, or canteens.
Pastry assistant: working in bakeries or patisserie sections.
Breakfast chef: morning kitchen shifts in hotels or cafes.
Prep cook: ingredient preparation in restaurants or contract catering.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in a professional kitchen.
Catering and Hospitality Apprenticeship: combine paid work with structured training toward a recognised qualification.
Level 3 NVQ in Hospitality Supervision: useful if you're aiming toward a supervisory or team leader role in a kitchen or catering environment.
