Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, full-time during the day. This professional cookery qualification covers the core skills you need to work in a professional kitchen, from food preparation and cooking techniques to kitchen safety and hygiene. The course runs for 36 weeks. When employers ask for a professional cookery certificate, this is the qualification they mean.
Who this course is for
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
Entry requirements
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional kitchen techniques.
You'll follow food safety and hygiene standards required in commercial kitchens.
You'll work with meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, sauces, and pastry.
You'll plan and organise your work in a kitchen environment.
You'll present dishes to professional standards.
You'll understand nutrition and how it relates to menu planning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a professional kitchen environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical cooking tasks, written assignments, and observations of your work in the kitchen. You'll be assessed on both your technical skills and your knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and cookery principles.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie: section chef in a restaurant or hotel kitchen.
Commis chef: entry-level role supporting senior chefs.
Kitchen assistant: food prep and support in a busy kitchen.
Catering assistant: cooking and serving in schools, hospitals, or care settings.
Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes or casual dining.
Pastry chef: specialising in desserts and baked goods.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds): the natural next step if you want to move into senior kitchen roles or specialise further.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification many employers expect alongside a cookery qualification.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: work-based route that builds on your skills in a real kitchen environment.
