Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery

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.

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

This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18.

College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a gross household income under £30,000 can receive financial support to cover college related costs such as transport, meals, course equipment and uniform. Bursary support is based on individual circumstances and will be allocated to best suit your individual needs. A range of other financial support is available depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance