Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Weston-super-Mare. Classes run full-time at Weston College Knightstone Campus. This free professional cookery course is aimed at 16 to 18 year olds, though you should confirm eligibility with the centre. Over roughly a year of daytime professional cookery classes, you'll develop the skills needed to work in a professional kitchen, from food preparation and cooking techniques to kitchen safety and hygiene. The City and Guilds Level 2 Professional Cookery Qualification is recognised by employers across the hospitality and catering industry.
Who this course is for
Courses for 16-18 year olds
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 used in commercial kitchens.
You'll work with meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, and pastry products.
You'll plan and organise your work to meet kitchen service demands.
You'll use and maintain professional kitchen equipment safely.
You'll understand the principles of nutrition as they apply to menu planning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a kitchen environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is a mix of practical observations, written assignments, and knowledge tests. Your tutor will assess your cooking skills directly as you work, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence over the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Weston College Knightstone Campus 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 supporting senior chefs
Kitchen assistant: food prep and service support
Catering assistant: food production in schools, hospitals, or care settings
Short-order cook: fast-paced café or canteen cooking
Pastry assistant: specialist baking and dessert preparation
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds) - the next step if you want to move into senior kitchen roles or specialise further.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery - a work-based route that builds on your Level 2 skills in a real kitchen environment.
Apprenticeship as a Commis Chef - combine paid work with structured training toward a recognised chef qualification.
