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Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Hammersmith and Fulham – Hammersmith & Fulham College – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Professional Cookery Level 2 Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith & Fulham College one day per week, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This level 2 professional cookery course builds on skills from a relevant Level 1 course or previous employment in catering. You'll work in the college's TASTE Restaurant, which serves the public, gaining hands-on kitchen experience. The course runs for one year part-time. You'll need GCSEs in English and maths at grade 3 or Functional Skills Level 1, plus a relevant Level 1 course.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

GCSEs in English and maths at grade 3 or Functional Skills Level 1 qualifications a relevant Level 1 course

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment in a professional kitchen.
  • You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes to professional standards.
  • You'll develop knife skills and food preparation techniques used in commercial kitchens.
  • You'll manage your time and workflow during live service in a restaurant setting.
  • You'll build a portfolio of coursework that records your progress and skills.
  • You'll handle food safely, following hygiene and allergen procedures.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in Hammersmith & Fulham College's TASTE Restaurant, which is open to the public. Tutors mark all your work and give feedback. You'll build a portfolio of coursework and complete practical assignments. Some mandatory units are assessed by external exams. Work is graded on a Distinction, Merit, Pass, or Unclassified scale. At enrolment, you'll have a tutor interview, and you may also complete an initial assessment in English and maths.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith & Fulham 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: junior kitchen role in restaurants or hotels
  • Kitchen assistant: food prep and support in catering operations
  • Catering assistant: food service in schools, hospitals, or events
  • Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes or canteens
  • Pastry assistant: specialist baking and dessert preparation role

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Professional Cookery: the natural next step if you want to move into senior kitchen roles or progress toward university-level study in culinary arts.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: builds supervisory and advanced cooking skills recognised by employers for senior chef positions.
  • Food Safety and Hygiene qualifications (Level 2 or 3): short compliance courses many employers require alongside a cookery qualification.
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