Level 2 Culinary Skills Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, part-time during the day. The course runs for 14 weeks, giving you time to build practical cooking skills alongside other commitments. You'll cover professional kitchen techniques, food preparation, and the standards expected in a working kitchen. These culinary skills classes are a solid step toward kitchen and chef roles.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes to professional standards.
You'll learn knife skills and safe food handling techniques.
You'll understand kitchen hygiene and food safety practices.
You'll develop skills in portion control and presentation.
You'll practise working efficiently in a professional kitchen environment.
You'll learn to follow recipes accurately and adapt to different cooking methods.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a professional kitchen environment. Assessment includes practical cooking tasks where you demonstrate your skills directly. There may also be written or knowledge-based assessments covering food safety and culinary theory. Your tutor will observe your work in class and give feedback 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: works 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: prepares and serves food in canteens or events.
Short-order cook: prepares quick meals in cafes or diners.
Pastry assistant: supports baking and dessert production.
What you could study next
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery: deepens your culinary skills and prepares you for senior kitchen roles.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short qualification that strengthens your food hygiene credentials, valued by most employers.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: a work-based qualification that can support progression toward head chef or sous chef roles.
