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Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Cambridge – Cambridge Regional College – Part-time

CostFee:2062.00 Concession: 134.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Professional Cookery Level 2 Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, part-time during the day, over one year. You'll need to be working in a suitable catering establishment, as the City and Guilds NVQ Diploma is assessed in the workplace. The course covers mandatory units alongside optional ones, including preparing and cooking fish and a range of other dishes. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you work through each unit. A level 2 professional cookery qualification that opens the door to kitchen roles.

Who this course is for

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to become a professional Chef.

This qualification is assessed at your workplace. Each unit contains skills and knowledge that your assessor will observe you complete, and you will build a portfolio of formal evidence of your learning and assessment. There are 4 mandatory units and a selection of optional units to choose from including: Preparing and cooking fish for basic dishes Prepare, cook, and finish basic soups. Prepare, cook, and finish basic pasta dishes. Prepare, cook and finish basic bread and dough products and ordering stock

Entry requirements

This Level 2 qualification is for people who wish to start a career in Professional Cookery There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but should be at least 19 years of age with a general secondary education and a passion for the subject and working in a suitable catering establishment.

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare and cook fish for basic dishes.
  • You'll prepare, cook, and finish a range of meat, poultry, and vegetable dishes.
  • You'll apply food safety and hygiene practices in a professional kitchen.
  • You'll develop knife skills and core preparation techniques used in professional kitchens.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your skills and knowledge across mandatory and optional units.
  • You'll learn how to work efficiently as part of a kitchen team.

How you will learn

This is a work-based qualification assessed in a catering establishment. Your assessor will observe you completing skills and knowledge tasks in the workplace. You'll build a portfolio of formal evidence across four mandatory units and a selection of optional units. Classroom sessions at Cambridge Regional College support your learning alongside the workplace assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional 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 supporting senior chefs
  • Kitchen assistant: hands-on food preparation and cooking support
  • Catering assistant: food service in schools, hospitals, or care settings
  • Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes or casual dining
  • Breakfast chef: specialist morning kitchen role in hotels or restaurants

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds): the next step for chefs moving into more senior kitchen roles, covering advanced techniques and supervision.
  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a compliance qualification valued by employers across hospitality and catering.
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: if you want a standalone food hygiene certificate to support your cookery qualification.
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