Professional Cookery Level 2 Course in Altrincham. Classes run at Trafford & Stockport College Altrincham Campus, full-time during the day. This two-year City and Guilds level 2 professional cookery qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to work in a professional kitchen. You'll attend professional cookery classes covering food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations. Entry requires four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including maths and English Language.
Who this course is for
Please contact the College for details as to who this course is aimed for
Entry requirements
4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above (including maths and English Language).
What you will learn
You'll prepare and cook a range of dishes using professional techniques.
You'll learn food safety and hygiene practices for a commercial kitchen.
You'll develop knife skills and food preparation methods.
You'll cook using a variety of methods including grilling, roasting, and sauce-making.
You'll understand kitchen workflows and how to work as part of a brigade.
You'll handle and store food correctly to meet industry standards.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical kitchen sessions and classroom-based study. Assessment is through observed practical tasks, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence built up over the two years. Your work in the kitchen will be assessed against industry standards to confirm your competence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Trafford & Stockport College Altrincham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Chef de Partie. Runs a section in a professional kitchen.
Commis Chef. Entry-level cooking role in hotels, restaurants, or catering.
Kitchen Assistant. Supports the chef team in food preparation.
Catering Assistant. Food preparation and service in schools, hospitals, or events.
Short-order Cook. Fast-paced cooking in cafes or casual dining venues.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery. The next step for chefs moving into senior kitchen roles and supervisory positions.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering. Strengthens your food safety credentials for supervisory work.
Apprenticeship in Commis Chef or Chef de Partie. Earn while you develop your skills in a working kitchen.
