Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Weybridge. Classes run at Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus. This full-time daytime course runs for 36 weeks, giving you focused, hands-on training in professional kitchen skills. You'll cover everything from food preparation and cooking techniques to menu planning and kitchen safety. Funding is available for school leavers. The college has its own restaurant, Brooks, where students develop skills in a working environment.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers
Entry requirements
Please refer to Website
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional kitchen techniques.
You'll follow food hygiene and safety standards used in commercial kitchens.
You'll plan and produce menus to meet different dietary requirements.
You'll work with meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, sauces, and pastry.
You'll manage your time and workflow during kitchen service.
You'll present dishes to professional standards.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical kitchen sessions and classroom-based study at Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus. Assessment includes practical cooking assessments, written assignments, and observation of your skills in the kitchen. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: section chef in a professional kitchen
Commis chef: entry-level role in restaurants and hotels
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in food preparation and service
Catering assistant: food production in schools, hospitals, or contract catering
Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes and diners
Pastry assistant: specialist baking and dessert preparation
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds) - the next step if you want to move into senior kitchen roles or specialise further.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery - a work-based route that builds on Level 2 skills in a real kitchen environment.
Culinary Arts degree or HND - for those aiming toward head chef or food management careers.
