Level 2 Professional Cookery Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. This 44-week course covers the core skills and knowledge you need to work in a professional kitchen. You'll study food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen hygiene, and menu planning. The course suits anyone looking to start a career in catering and hospitality. Professional cookery classes cover both practical sessions and underpinning knowledge, giving you a solid foundation for kitchen work.
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 using professional techniques.
You'll develop knife skills and safe food handling practices.
You'll learn how to work efficiently in a professional kitchen environment.
You'll understand food safety and hygiene standards required in catering.
You'll cook across different food categories, including meat, fish, vegetables, and pastry.
You'll plan and present dishes to a professional standard.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a professional kitchen environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations of your cooking skills, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
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
Commis chef: entry-level kitchen role in restaurants or hotels.
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs in food preparation and service.
Catering assistant: working in schools, hospitals, or workplace canteens.
Pastry chef assistant: specialising in baking and dessert production.
Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes or casual dining.
Sous chef (with experience): progressing to a supervisory kitchen role.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery (City and Guilds): the natural next step if you want to move into senior chef roles or specialise further.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: a short compliance qualification many employers ask for alongside a professional cookery qualification.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: workplace-based assessment that supports progression to a CSCS-equivalent skilled role in catering.
