Culinary Chef Diploma Level 2

Course information

The Level 2 Culinary Chef Diploma is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the Hospitality and Catering industry.

If you want to work in a fast-paced, action-packed and creative industry then look no further than a career in catering. The opportunities for career progression in this industry are some of the best. From commis chef to sous chef, all the way up to head chef, if you are willing to put in the hard work you could be running your own kitchen in a few years’ time.

Our multi-award-winning restaurant and industry-standard training kitchens offer the perfect blend of hands-on experience and top-notch education. Learn in an environment recognised for excellence, working with the best equipment, and gaining skills for a stellar career. Be part of a vibrant community of future chefs and start cooking up your success story!

You will need to complete external work experience for one day a week.

What You Will Learn

This qualification provides a real opportunity for you to gain work specific skills and knowledge in Professional Cookery.

This qualification covers the knowledge and skills you will need to enter work as a professional chef.

You will learn many of the techniques used in professional cookery, including:

• Boiling, poaching and steaming
• Stewing and braising
• Baking, roasting and grilling
• Deep frying and shallow frying
• Cold food preparation
• Food service

As well as learning about:

• The structure of professional kitchens and the principles of working as a professional chef
• How knives, tools and equipment are used in professional kitchens
• How to work safely and hygienically
• How towork in a restaurant or front-of-house

You will also receive personal tutorials which will provide opportunities to set your personal targets and to carryout self-evaluation and reflection.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers
• Three or more GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification.

Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group
• Successful completion of previous course and, where relevant, progress in maths and/or English.

A minimum of GCSE grade 4 in English OR maths. You will be required to study the subject in which you have not gained a grade 4 in whilst completing you course. If you do not gain a grade 4 in either English or Maths you will need to study the Level 1 course first.

At Cornwall College, we recognise that applicants without these qualifications can often offer a high level of competence as well as life experience and we will therefore consider all applications on their merits alongside their qualifications.

If you are 16-19 without the required grades, you will continue to develop your skills of Maths, English & Employability as a part of your study programme.

If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the requirements, please call the Catering & Hospitality department and ask to speak to the course manager who will be happy to discuss it with you.

Work Experience

We would like you to find a work placement while on the course but not necessary as we will help you find a placement or gain work experience in our training kitchen and restaurants. Or helping out in our local business to gain that valuable experience to help you develop a career in an exciting industry.

Assessment

You will be assessed through in house practical assessment, theory assignments and through multi-choice exams. This will be in springtime and summer, followed by a Synoptic exam covering the things you have learnt.

Progression

Level 3 Professional Cookery course, level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery course or start an apprenticeship.

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