Level 2 Culinary Skills
Course Overview
This vocational course is ideal if you want to gain skills for employment as a Chef or within Front of House Operations.
Please note that as well as studying for the Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills, you will also study towards a Certificate in Food and Beverage Service to give you the opportunity to learn, develop and practice the skills needed for a wide-ranging career in the Hospitality and Catering industry.
What You Will Study
This course will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below:
- Food Safety
- Developing Skills for Employment in Catering and Hospitality
- H&S in Catering and Hospitality
- Healthier Foods and Special Diets
- Prepare and Cook Stocks, Soups and Sauces
- Prepare and Cook Fruit and Vegetables
- Prepare and Cook Meat and Offal
- Prepare and Cook Poultry
- Prepare and Cook Fish and Shellfish
- Prepare and Cook Rice, Pasta, Grains and Egg Dishes
- Produce Hot and Cold Desserts and Puddings
- Food and Beverage Service Skills
You will be required to compile a portfolio of evidence that can include observations, assignments, practical tests, written tests, oral questions, witness statements and case studies.
4 GCSEs at at Grade 9-3.
OR
Level 1 in either English or Maths
AND
Level 1 qualification in Hospitality for progressing students.
On successful completion, you may choose to continue your studies further on one of our Level 3 Diploma qualifications, enter the workplace or an apprenticeship.
I like working in the College restaurant, Gaskell’s, as I enjoy being front of house because you get to meet and speak to lots of customers.
Hospitality & Catering