Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College. This is a full-time daytime course, running to 468 hours of study. You'll cover the skills and techniques that professional kitchens expect, from food preparation and cooking methods to kitchen safety and menu knowledge. The City and Guilds level 2 professional cookery qualification is well regarded by employers across the hospitality and catering sector. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you before you start.
Who this course is for
For details about CG DIPLOMA IN INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL COOKERY - LEVEL 2, 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 techniques.
You'll handle, store, and maintain food safely in a kitchen environment.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards used in professional kitchens.
You'll develop knife skills and food preparation methods across different cuisines.
You'll understand how to work efficiently as part of a kitchen team.
You'll learn how to present dishes to a professional standard.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical kitchen work at Exeter College. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and observations carried out in a kitchen environment, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress will be assessed against City and Guilds standards 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 cook in a professional kitchen
Commis chef: entry-level role in restaurants and hotels
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in food preparation
Catering assistant: food service in schools, hospitals, or events
Short-order cook: fast-paced café or canteen cooking
Prep cook: specialist preparation work in larger kitchens
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds): the next step for chefs moving into senior kitchen roles and supervisory positions.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: a work-based route that lets you build on your skills while employed in a kitchen.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a focused qualification that supports supervisory responsibility for food safety.
