Professional Cookery - Level 2 Technical Certificate

Our Level 2 Cookery course will build upon your cookery and service skills, demonstrating competence in preparation, cooking and finishing processes, professional food & beverage service (including gueridon work) and service theatre. Our Diploma in Professional Cookery is for anyone who works or wants to work as a chef in the catering and hospitality sector. This course is also great for those who want to follow a food service pathway and become a front of house operative.

On this course, you will be taught by staff who have extensive industry experience gained from working in some of the country’s top restaurants and hotels.

Culinary and service skills will be developed in our industry standard professional kitchens, which are the largest in the North West, and the college bistros. Theory classes will underpin your skill development in preparation for employment in Hospitality and Catering.

This course is taught at our Rochdale campus, located in the Rochdale Town Centre of Greater Manchester.

Entry Requirements

4 GCSE's to include a Grade 4/C in English, Grade 3/D in maths and 2 other GCSE Grades at 3/D.

If you have not attained GCSE grades 4-9 in English and Maths, you will automatically be enrolled in classes to work towards these qualifications at an appropriate level to suit your ability.

Details

This Level 2 course allows you to understand the various aspects to the Hospitality and Catering industry and gain valuable practical and teamwork skills and work towards the technical Level 3 qualification.

By studying this course, you will learn the following:

Boiling, poaching and steaming
Stewing and braising
Baking, roasting and grilling
Deep frying and shallow frying
Cold food preparation
The structure of professional kitchens
Working as a professional chef
Understanding knives, tools and equipment
Working safely in the kitchens

Work Experience

You will be required to complete a minimum of 35 hours' work experience whilst completing your culinary course over the academic year.

Progression

Upon completion of this course, you have the opportunity to do the Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery, Patisserie and Confectionery or Professional Food and Beverage Service Supervision or an Advanced Apprenticeship.

Possible careers include: Bartender, Caterer, Chef, Cleaner, Concierge, Housekeeper, Kitchen Assistant/Porter, Receptionist, Sommelier, Food Service Assistant, and Waiter/Waitress.

With the Advanced Technical Diploma, you can become a Commis Chef, Demi Chef de Partie or Pastry Chef.

Anne Colgan

The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!

Lorraine Dale

It was great to learn from knowledgeable tutors who were more than happy to share their knowledge

Joshua Watt

There are so many fantastic opportunities at Hopwood – be sure to say ‘yes’ to as many as you can!

Saad Farooq

My course opened up many doors and I have achieved a lot since gaining my qualification at such a great University Centre

Helen King-Wilson

Hopwood unlocked capabilities that I did not recognise in myself and gave me the confidence to expand my knowledge

Oliver Lewis

Hopwood’s facilities were top notch – the whole experience really was brilliant

Emily Hamilton

I was slightly older when I started my apprenticeship, but I’m now on an ever-growing career path thanks to the amazing team at Hopwood

Luke Webster

Hopwood Hall College gave me so much to be thankful for. They helped me become the professional I am today