Catering & Hospitality | City & Guilds Diploma in Professional Cookery | Level 2
Why this course?
Our popular fine dining restaurant, coffee shop and professional kitchens provide an ideal environment to learn the skills needed for a career in catering and hospitality, working as a cook or chef, or in food service.
At level 2 you have the opportunity to split the course over two years, studying food and beverage service in the first year and professional cookery in the second. At level 3, you will specialise in cookery or food service, learning advanced skills for a career in this exciting industry.
- Professional industry-standard kitchens
- Tutors with industry experience
- Visits to hotels and restaurants
- Serving experience at themed evenings, community and charity events
Start dates
| Start | |
|---|---|
| September 2022 | Apply |
Entry requirements
Start at Level 2 if you have at least 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths.
Course content
Topics include:
- Restaurant kitchen skills
- Knife handling
- Preparing, cooking and finishing dishes
You also have the option to split the course over two years; food and beverage in the first year and professional cookery in the second.
Why this course?
- Popular public restaurant
- Industry-standard refurbished kitchens
- Opportunities to work with celebrity chefs
- Visits to hotels and restaurants
- Themed evenings, community and charity events
What's next?
On successful completion of the Level 2 course you can progress onto our Level 3 course, start an apprenticeship or seek employment.
Future careers include:
- Chef de partie
- Sous chef
- Head chef
- Caterer
- Restaurant manager
- Bartender
- Front-of-house
Course costs
This course is free (you do not have to pay fees) if:
- You are a UK citizen, hold EU Settlement Status or have a visa which could qualify you for home status.
- AND you are under 19 on 31 August in the year you are studying.
More information about fees for college courses and financial support for 16-19 year olds can be found here.
Additional costs
You may need to purchase a uniform and professional equipment, some financial help may be available.
Please speak to our Admissions team if you have any further queries: admissions@gbmc.ac.uk | 01273 667704
Other courses you may be interested in …
Based around key skills and services in professional cookery, this course will help you progress to advanced training or start your cookery career.
Learn advanced skills and techniques for the fine dining restaurant, including preparing and constructing complex dishes, as well as canapés and cocktails.