Level 2 Culinary Skills Course in Redbridge. Classes run full-time at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 44 weeks and covers the core skills professional kitchens expect. You'll learn food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations across a range of dishes and cuisines. This level 2 culinary skills qualification is delivered by City and Guilds, whose culinary skills classes are recognised by employers across the hospitality and catering industry.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional kitchen techniques.
You'll learn how to handle, store, and prepare food safely.
You'll develop knife skills and food preparation methods used in professional kitchens.
You'll cook using a variety of methods including roasting, grilling, poaching, and frying.
You'll learn how to work efficiently as part of a kitchen team.
You'll understand the principles of nutrition and menu planning.
You'll follow food hygiene and health and safety procedures in a kitchen environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical kitchen sessions and classroom-based study at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus. Assessment includes practical cooking assessments where you demonstrate your skills, alongside written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to prepare and cook dishes to a professional standard, as well as your understanding of food safety and kitchen practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Chadwell Heath Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de partie. Responsible for a specific section in a professional kitchen.
