Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, full-time during the day. You'll train in food preparation and cooking techniques across a wide range of dishes and methods. The course runs for 468 hours, giving you substantial hands-on time in a professional kitchen environment. It covers everything from knife skills and stock preparation to menu planning and food safety.
Who this course is for
For details about CG NVQ DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY - LEVEL 2 (PREPARATION AND COOKING), please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional kitchen techniques.
You'll handle and store food safely in line with food hygiene standards.
You'll use and maintain kitchen equipment correctly.
You'll prepare stocks, sauces, soups, and other foundational components.
You'll cook meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, and pastry dishes.
You'll work to professional standards of presentation and portion control.
You'll apply food safety and hygiene practices throughout your work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a professional kitchen at Exeter College. Assessment is through observed performance in the kitchen, covering your preparation and cooking skills across a range of dishes. You'll also complete knowledge-based assessments to show you understand the principles behind what you're doing. Your assessor will observe you working and record evidence of your competence throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College 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 supporting senior chefs
Kitchen assistant: food prep and cooking support role
Short-order cook: fast-paced café or canteen cooking
Catering assistant: cooking and serving in catering settings
Hospital or school cook: cooking for institutional catering services
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step if you want to move into senior kitchen roles or specialise in a particular area of cooking.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: useful if you want a formal food hygiene qualification recognised by employers.
Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership: if you're aiming toward a supervisory or head chef role.
