Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Crawley – Rewards Training Recruitment Consultancy
CostFREE
Duration1 hour
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You earn this Pearson Edexcel professional cookery qualification while working in a kitchen role, building on the skills you use every day. There are no formal entry requirements. Good English and maths will help you get the most from it. The course typically takes around one hour of structured assessment time. It's a recognised professional cookery certificate that shows employers you have the practical knowledge to back up your experience.
Who this course is for
This qualification is achieved while you are at work, this is why it is important to be working within your chosen career sector.It is ideal to prove your skills and knowledge, from this qualification you can progress on to a higher level.
Entry requirements
No formal requirements. Good levels of English and Maths are preferable
What you will learn
You'll demonstrate food preparation and cooking techniques to professional kitchen standards.
You'll apply food safety and hygiene practices in a working kitchen environment.
You'll show how to handle, store, and prepare a range of ingredients correctly.
You'll work within kitchen workflows, following instructions and meeting service standards.
You'll prove your knowledge of cooking methods across different food types.
How you will learn
This is a work-based NVQ, so assessment takes place in your workplace. An assessor will observe you carrying out your normal kitchen duties and review evidence of your work. You may also complete written or verbal questions to confirm your knowledge. No formal classroom attendance is required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rewards Training Recruitment Consultancy 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 kitchen role in restaurants or hotels
Kitchen assistant: food prep and support in catering operations
Catering assistant: food service in schools, hospitals, or workplace canteens
Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes or casual dining
Sous chef: with further experience and progression
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step up, covering more complex techniques and supervisory kitchen skills.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: strengthens your food safety credentials, useful for senior kitchen roles.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: if you want a standalone food hygiene certificate alongside your NVQ.
