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Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Bury

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Bury. Classes run full-time at Bury College, five days a week during the day, over one year. You'll work through professional cookery classes covering meat, fish, poultry, pastry, sauces, and desserts, alongside food safety, health and safety, and menu planning. You'll also take part in external catering events. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 including Maths and English Language, or GCSE Maths and English at grade 9 - 4 plus a pass on the Introduction to Professional Cookery Course.

Who this course is for

Learners aged 16 - 18

Entry requirements

For Level 2 Professional Cookery: 4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including Maths and English Language) OR GCSE 9-4 in Maths & English Language plus a Pass on the Introduction to Professional Cookery Course.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare, cook and serve stocks, soups and sauces
  • You'll prepare and cook meat, offal, poultry, fish and shellfish
  • You'll prepare and cook fruit, vegetables, rice, pasta, grains and egg dishes
  • You'll produce hot and cold puddings and desserts
  • You'll produce paste products, biscuits, cakes and sponges
  • You'll produce fermented dough products
  • You'll apply food safety and health and safety practices in a catering environment
  • You'll develop menu planning and business skills

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through paper-based examinations, written assignments, and practical assessments in a professional kitchen environment. Classroom-based sessions cover both theory and hands-on cooking. You'll also take part in external catering events, putting your skills into practice in real service situations.

What you will need to bring

There may be an additional cost for a uniform and knife set. Bury College will confirm exactly what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Chef: how to become a chef in restaurants, hotels, or pubs
  • Kitchen Manager: overseeing kitchen operations and food production
  • Restaurant Manager: managing front and back of house
  • Baker: specialising in bread and fermented dough products
  • Confectioner: working with pastry, cakes and desserts
  • Barista: coffee and beverage preparation in cafes and bars
  • Bar Person: food and drink service in hospitality venues

What you could study next

A Level 3 Professional Cookery Diploma is the natural next step, taking you to a higher level of culinary skill and kitchen leadership. From there, you could move into a Level 4 or higher qualification in Hospitality Management if you want to move into operational or general management roles. Some learners also use a Level 3 qualification as a route into higher education programmes in culinary arts.

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