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Free Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Consett

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Professional Cookery Level 2 Course in Consett. Classes run at Derwentside College. You'll need GCSE grades 4 to 9 to enrol. Over 36 weeks of full-time daytime study, you'll build practical kitchen skills and deepen your knowledge of the catering industry. The course covers food preparation, cooking techniques, and the wider demands of working in a professional kitchen. It's a strong foundation for anyone pursuing a career as a chef or looking to move into hospitality.

Who this course is for

This qualification is suitable for a range of learners who are in the Hospitality and Catering Industry or thinking of a new career challenge. This unique course will increase your practical cookery skills and enable you to increase your knowledge in the Catering Industry as a whole.

This qualification is suitable for a range of learners who are in the Hospitality and Catering Industry or thinking of a new career challenge. This unique course will increase your practical cookery skills and enable you to increase your knowledge in the Catering Industry as a whole.

This qualification is suitable for a range of learners who are in the Hospitality and Catering Industry or thinking of a new career challenge. This unique course will increase your practical cookery skills and enable you to increase your knowledge in the Catering Industry as a whole.

Entry requirements

GCSE grades 9 - 4

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical food preparation and cooking techniques used in professional kitchens.
  • You'll learn how to produce a range of dishes to industry standards.
  • You'll understand food safety and hygiene practices in a catering environment.
  • You'll gain knowledge of kitchen operations, including stock control and workflow.
  • You'll practise working efficiently under the pressures of a real kitchen environment.
  • You'll build understanding of the hospitality and catering industry as a whole.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a professional kitchen environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through observed practical performance, written assignments, and knowledge tests. Your progress is recorded throughout the course as evidence toward the NVQ Diploma.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derwentside 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 kitchen role in restaurants or hotels
  • Kitchen assistant: supporting food preparation and service
  • Catering assistant: food production in schools, hospitals, or care settings
  • Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes or casual dining
  • Hospitality team member: kitchen and front-of-house support roles

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds): the next step for chefs aiming for senior kitchen roles or head chef positions.
  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: strengthens your food safety credentials, useful for supervisory roles.
  • Level 2 Award in Hospitality and Catering Principles: broadens your knowledge across the wider hospitality sector.
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