Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day. This professional cookery course takes one year to complete. You'll learn to prepare and cook meat, offal, fish, sauces, and pastry. The course covers two qualifications: one in culinary skills and one in food service, with practical work in a training restaurant. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or a Level 1 subject qualification, plus completion of an introductory period.
Who this course is for
You will be participating in a fast, exciting and challenging course which will lead you into employment within the catering industry both locally and nationally. Youll be taught by leading Industry professionals who will support your learning throughout to make you the best you can be. The course content focusses on the skills required to train and extend your knowledge in the principles of culinary practices. You will learn to prepare and cook meat, offal, fish sauces and pastry. Your practical skills will also stand you in good stead to showcase your talent in our award winning Bistro HU1 Riverside. Adult caterers from past years have participated in a number of local and National competitions with outstanding success.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook meat and offal to professional kitchen standards.
You'll prepare and cook fish using a range of techniques.
You'll make sauces and pastry as part of a culinary skills programme.
You'll develop practical kitchen skills through hands-on cooking sessions.
You'll gain experience in food service in a working training restaurant environment.
You'll build a sound foundation in the principles of culinary practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a professional kitchen environment. The course is classroom and kitchen based, delivered full-time during the day. Assessment covers both practical culinary skills and food service competency. You'll be assessed on your ability to prepare and cook dishes to industry standards, and on your performance in a working training restaurant.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull 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 in restaurants and hotels
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in food preparation
Catering assistant: preparing and serving food in catering settings
Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes and diners
Pastry assistant: supporting pastry production in bakeries or hotels
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step for chefs moving into senior kitchen roles and supervisory positions.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification many employers expect alongside a cookery qualification.
Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership: useful if you want to move into kitchen management or front-of-house leadership.
