Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Norwich. Classes run at City College Norwich, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll build professional cookery knowledge and practical skills through a mix of theory lessons and hands-on kitchen work. The course includes running a live café and restaurant, so you develop customer service skills alongside cooking. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, and GCSE Maths at grade 3 or above.
Who this course is for
This City & Guilds Level 2 Technical qualification allows you to study whist developing the necessary skills to move onto our L3 Technical qualification. It covers a range of topics that will allow learners to develop their professional cookery knowledge and skills in both theory and practical lessons. Learners will be involved in running the Debut Caf� and our Debut Restaurant and will develop their customer service skills in a realistic working environment. They will be working towards A City & Guilds L1 Food Service qualification. The units to be covered are; � Safe working practices for the hospitality industry � Introduction to the structure of professional cookery � Tools and equipment that are used in professional kitchens � Boiling, poaching and steaming � Stewing and braising � Baking, roasting and grilling � Deep frying and shallow frying � Producing cold food products It is very practical, and students will learn a lot of the theory whilst in practical lessons. This course will develop food and beverage service and customer service skills. Students also need to complete work experience as part of the course.
Entry requirements
Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language. Achieve GCSE maths at grade 3 or above.
What you will learn
You'll develop professional cookery techniques in a working kitchen environment.
You'll learn food preparation, cooking methods, and presentation skills.
You'll build knowledge of food safety and hygiene in a professional setting.
You'll gain customer service skills by working in a live café and restaurant.
You'll understand how a professional kitchen operates day to day.
You'll practise both theory and practical cookery across a range of dishes.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of classroom-based theory lessons and practical kitchen sessions. Assessment includes both written work and practical demonstrations of your cookery skills. You'll also gain hands-on experience working in a real café and restaurant environment as part of your training.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich 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 kitchen role in restaurants or hotels
Kitchen assistant: supporting the cooking team in a catering setting
Café cook: preparing food in a café or coffee shop
Catering assistant: food preparation in schools, hospitals, or events
Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in diners or canteens
What you could study next
City and Guilds Level 3 Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery: the natural next step after this qualification, deepening your skills and opening more senior kitchen roles.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: a work-based qualification that supports progression toward a CSCS-equivalent skilled chef card and supervisory positions.
Apprenticeship in Commis Chef (Level 2) or Chef de Partie (Level 3): earn while you learn in a professional kitchen.
