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Catering and Hospitality

Level 2 Food Production and Cooking

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During this course, you will learn essential theory and practical skills to gain the confidence needed to further your career as a Chef!

You will explore the world of food production and cooking by focusing on preparing, cooking and serving delicious food including pastry, butchery and sauce work.

More information

The course will start in September and will take one year to complete.

This course will take place at our Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.

During this course, you will cover the following units:

  • Producing basic fish dishes
  • Producing basic meat dishes
  • Producing healthier dishes
  • Providing a counter and takeaway service
  • Producing basic egg dishes
  • Producing basic vegetable dishes
  • Working effectively as part of a team
  • Maintaining food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
  • Maintaining a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
  • Giving customers a positive impression of yourself and the organisation
You will be assessed by observations of preparing, cooking and serving food and short tests.

You should have 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and/or maths.

Achieving a good standard of English and maths is a key requirement for many jobs, as well as for courses you may wish to progress on to. If you achieve below a grade 4 in your English and maths GCSEs at school, you will study it alongside your course when you join us.

If you are a school leaver, aged 16-18, (under the age of 19 on or before 31st August 2025), you do not pay tuition fees or examination and registration fees and may be eligible for additional support depending on your financial situation. For more information, please visit our dedicated financial support page.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your skills and knowledge by progressing on to the level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery.
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