Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Course overview

This full-time qualification is intended for people with an interest and enthusiasm for preparing and cooking food and for serving food and drink in the Hospitality Industry. The qualifications can lead to further study at Level 3.

This vast industry has a current skill shortage. The job opportunities in cooking and serving food as a Chef or Waiter/ess or working as a bar person are almost assured.

This sector, which is both modern and exciting, has so many areas in which to work, you can be spoilt for choice e.g. Hotel, Restaurants, Leisure Centres, Pubs, In-Store Catering and Cruise Ships to name a few.

During this course you will also cook and serve food and drink in a professional manner in the College’s training kitchens and restaurant, which are open to the public on a daily basis.

Course Content
A series of units make up this course, some examples are:
• Investigate the catering and hospitality industry
• Food safety
• Applying workplace skills
• Prepare and cook meat and offal
• Prepare and cook poultry
• Prepare and cook fish and shellfish
• Produce hot and cold desserts and puddings
• Food and beverage service skills

What else do I need to know?

Practical elements require the college standard uniform to be worn. (Forms available upon request)

Some students may find they are eligible for student support funding and would need to contact student support prior to commencement of their programme.

Trips/Residentials/Work Placements
During your course you will go on a 3/4 day residential to either a location in this country or abroad. Throughout your programme you will go on numerous trips. You will have opportunities on your course to attend industry placements.