Professional Chef Level 2

This course is designed for learners who have some basic cookery skills and wish to develop the knowledge and practical competence required to work as a professional chef in the hospitality and catering industry.

You will development of skills through practical work. There will also be classroom activity, online learning, visits and assignments to supplement learning. There are coursework assessments throughout the year and two practical assessments at the end of the year.

Course Info
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Professional Chef Level 2
LevelLevel 2
LocationColchester
DurationTwo years
Study ModeFull-Time
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2027
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £4,517 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
What Will I Learn?

Work safely and professionally in a commercial realistic contemporary kitchen. Learners will prepare and cook a wide range of dishes to industry standards and pan and organise their work effectively. Additionally, they will apply nutrition and menu planning principles, in addition to kitchen design throughout the course  Furthermore demonstrate professional behaviours expected within the hospitality industry.

Course Content

Professional Chefs Level 2 may include:

  • Health & Safety in Hospitality
  • Food Safety in Catering
  • Healthier Food & Special Diets
  • Menu Planning and Kitchen design
  • Prepare and Cook Stocks, Soups and Sauces
  • Prepare and Cook Vegetable, Fruit, Meat, Offal, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Rice, Pasta, Grain and Egg dishes
  • Dough and Hot and Cold Desserts, Cakes, Sponges, Biscuits and Puddings
Entry Requirements
  • 4 GCSEs (9-3) including English and Maths (or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent)
  • Technical screening interview
Career Opportunities

Employment as a chef in the hotel and catering industry, with the possibility of an accelerated career path.

Course Progression

Subject to suitability and successful completion of the level 2 Diploma. Students will progress to the Professional Chef Advanced Diploma Level 3.

Fees and Finance

Students’ college education is funded for three academic years after leaving secondary school in year 11. Please click the button below which will apply to your age on the 31st August 2027 in order to find out more information about fees and finance relating to your course.

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