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Level 2 Culinary Skills Course in Croydon – Croydon College

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Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

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About this course

Level 2 Culinary Skills Course in Croydon. Classes run at Croydon College, full-time during the day over 35 weeks. Fees apply for some learners, though you may be eligible for fee remission.

The course builds a strong foundation in professional cookery. You'll cover food safety and hygiene, knife skills, meat and fish cookery, pastry and baking, menu planning, and kitchen management. Cost control and customer service are also included. Local employers contribute to training through demonstrations and industry talks, and work placements may be available.

You'll need three GCSEs at grade D or above, or a related Level 1 vocational qualification including English and maths. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Culinary Skills.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for those who are keen to pursue a career in hospitality and catering establishments, providing you with a good foundation in a wide range of cooking skills to apply across a variety of catering context. You will be equipped with the latest skills and approach to hospitality industry practices, food safety and health and safety.We work with local employers who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training. Employers may provide demonstrations and talks on the industry.You will be introduced to the opportunity to visit restaurants of all types from gastro pubs to top-quality establishments, where possible work placements may also be provided by the employers.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs grade 9-3 (A*-D) or a related Level 1 vocational qualification including, English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise food safety and hygiene in a professional kitchen setting.
  • You'll develop advanced knife skills used across a range of cooking contexts.
  • You'll learn meat and fish cookery techniques.
  • You'll study pastry and baking methods.
  • You'll plan and design menus for different catering environments.
  • You'll apply food presentation and kitchen management skills.
  • You'll understand cost control and customer service in hospitality.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical kitchen sessions and classroom-based teaching. Local employers may contribute through industry talks and demonstrations. Work placements with local catering businesses may also be available. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work.

What you will need to bring

Croydon College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Chef, prepares and cooks dishes in a professional kitchen.
  • Kitchen assistant, supports chefs with food preparation and kitchen tasks.
  • Catering assistant, helps deliver food service in schools, hospitals, or events.
  • Commis chef, entry-level cooking role in restaurants or hotels.
  • Pastry assistant, supports pastry production in a bakery or kitchen.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery, the next step for those wanting to work as a chef at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Hospitality Management qualification, for those interested in running a kitchen or catering operation.
  • Apprenticeship in Commis Chef or Chef de Partie, combining paid work with further training in a professional kitchen.
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