Professional Cookery Level 2 Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, full-time during the day. This level 2 professional cookery course runs for 44 weeks. You'll develop the practical skills and kitchen knowledge that professional kitchens expect, from food preparation and cooking techniques to health, safety, and hygiene. The course covers a broad range of cooking methods and dishes, giving you a solid foundation for a career as a chef.
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 apply food safety and hygiene standards used in commercial kitchens.
You'll work with meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, and pastry products.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a kitchen environment.
You'll develop knife skills and safe use of professional kitchen equipment.
You'll plan and produce dishes to a consistent standard under time pressure.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a kitchen environment alongside classroom-based study. Assessment for the City and Guilds NVQ Diploma combines observation of your practical work, written assignments, and knowledge tests. Your assessor will observe you working in the kitchen and ask questions to confirm your understanding. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
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: section chef in a professional kitchen
Commis chef: entry-level role in restaurants and hotels
Kitchen assistant: supporting the brigade in a busy kitchen
Catering assistant: food preparation in schools, hospitals, or events
Short-order cook: fast-paced cooking in cafes or diners
Pastry assistant: supporting pastry production in a bakery or hotel
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step for chefs wanting to take on more responsibility and work at a higher level in professional kitchens.
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership: useful if you want to move into a supervisory or team-leader role in catering and hospitality.
Apprenticeship in Commis Chef or Chef de Partie: combine work and study to build experience while earning.
