Catering & Professional Cookery (Level 2)

The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the Hospitality and Catering industry. Learners could progress into employment, onto an Apprenticeship, or further their studies by taking other qualifications at Level 3. This qualification covers knowledge and skills you will need to progress to further learning and training, or to enter work in the Food Preparation and Service sector.

At least 3 GCSE Grades 9 - 3 or equivalents.

This qualification covers knowledge and skills you will need to progress to further learning and training. You will learn:Boiling, poaching and steamingStewing and braisingBaking, roasting and grillingDeep frying and shallow fryingCold food preparationThe structure of professional kitchens and the principles of working as a professional chefHow knives, tools and equipment are used in professional kitchensHow to work safely and hygienicallyYou will gain work specific skills and knowledge in Food Preparation and cooking. It will provide an opportunity to connect your technical learning with real-life work placement through Benjie's Bistro. There will be other non-qualification activities which you will engage in whilst studying such as enrichment activities which might include the development of employability skills, team work, safe working practices and problem solving techniques, which are really important when thinking about working in this industry.

This course allows progression to Level 3 study, an apprenticeship or you may be able to secure diect entry to the workplace.