Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Worthing. Classes run full-time at Northbrook MET West Durrington Campus, five days a week during the day. You'll need at least three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, to enrol. The course runs for one year and covers food preparation, professional cookery techniques, and food and beverage service. You'll train in industry-standard kitchens, a working coffee shop, and a fine dining restaurant.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
At least three GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths.
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional kitchen techniques.
You'll develop food hygiene and safety practices used in commercial kitchens.
You'll learn food and beverage service skills alongside cookery.
You'll work in a fine dining restaurant and a working coffee shop environment.
You'll develop customer service skills relevant to the hospitality industry.
You'll practise portion control, presentation, and kitchen workflow.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in professional kitchens, a fine dining restaurant, and a working coffee shop. Classroom-based theory sessions support your practical work. Assessment is through observed practical tasks and written assignments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northbrook MET West Durrington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie. Cook specific sections in a professional kitchen.
Commis chef. Entry-level kitchen role, how to become a chef starts here.
Kitchen assistant. Support food preparation in restaurants or canteens.
Catering assistant. Food prep and service in schools, hospitals, or events.
Hospitality team member. Front-of-house and food service combined role.
Short-order cook. Fast-paced cooking in cafes, diners, or canteens.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery. The next step for chefs wanting to specialise and take on more responsibility in the kitchen.
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Management. Moves into supervisory and management roles across the hospitality sector.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (City and Guilds or Highfield). A standalone food hygiene qualification many employers ask for.
