Free Professional Cookery Level 2 Course in Farnborough. Classes run at Farnborough College of Technology, with part-time daytime attendance spread over one year. This level 2 professional cookery course covers the skills and techniques used in professional kitchens, from food preparation and cooking methods to kitchen hygiene and safe working practices. It suits anyone who wants to build a solid foundation before moving into paid kitchen work.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
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 required in commercial kitchens.
You'll work safely with knives, equipment, and heat sources.
You'll understand how to plan and organise your work during a service.
You'll cook using a variety of methods including roasting, braising, grilling, and sauce-making.
You'll present dishes to a professional standard.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on cooking sessions in a professional kitchen environment. Assessment is largely practical, with your skills observed and assessed directly in the kitchen. You'll also complete written or portfolio-based tasks to demonstrate your knowledge of food safety, nutrition, and kitchen operations. Your assessor will observe your work and give structured feedback throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology 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 the cooking team day to day
Catering assistant: food preparation in schools, hospitals, or care settings
Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes or canteens
Sous chef: once you've built experience and further qualifications
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the natural next step if you want to move into senior kitchen roles or work toward a head chef position.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification that strengthens your food hygiene credentials for supervisory roles.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety: useful if you want a standalone hygiene certificate recognised by employers across hospitality and catering.
