Level 2 Culinary Skills Course in Plymouth. Classes run full-time at City College Plymouth, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 43 weeks and covers the core techniques professional kitchens expect, from knife skills and sauce-making to menu planning and food safety. You'll develop the practical ability to work confidently across a range of cooking methods and kitchen roles. This level 2 culinary skills qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll develop knife skills and preparation techniques used in professional kitchens.
You'll learn how to produce stocks, sauces, soups, and a range of hot and cold dishes.
You'll practise cooking methods including roasting, grilling, braising, and frying.
You'll understand food safety and hygiene standards required in catering environments.
You'll learn how to plan and cost menus.
You'll work with fish, meat, poultry, vegetables, and pastry products.
You'll build the speed and accuracy that kitchen work demands.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical kitchen sessions and classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations where you demonstrate cooking skills to your assessor, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce dishes to a professional standard within realistic kitchen conditions. Portfolio evidence supports your practical assessments throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie. Runs a specific section in a professional kitchen.
Commis chef. Entry-level kitchen role supporting senior chefs.
Kitchen assistant. Supports food preparation and service.
Catering assistant. Works in schools, hospitals, or contract catering.
Short-order cook. Prepares food quickly in cafes or fast-casual restaurants.
Pastry assistant. Supports pastry and dessert production in a kitchen.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery. The next step for those aiming for senior kitchen roles or head chef positions.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. A focused qualification that strengthens your food hygiene credentials for employment.
Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership. Useful if you want to move into a supervisory or management role in catering or hospitality.
