Professional Cookery NVQ Level 2
NVQ Level 2
This course will develop your knowledge and skills and enhance your career potential as a chef or restaurateur.
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Level 2
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September - June
Where - Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
On this course, you will gain practical skills in food preparation, cooking and food and beverage service through training in the college’s purpose-built kitchens and restaurant, giving you greater confidence for working in the industry.
You will learn to cook in a professional environment supported by a team of experienced tutors and trained to give a high standard of service in the training restaurant, which includes barista service.
There are practical elements of the course, including the preparation and cooking of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, soups, stocks, sauces and bakery and theory-based elements, including menu planning, costing and kitchen operations.
You will undertake work experience which will give you the skills to be work ready and the opportunity to gain full-time employment within the hospitality industry after you finish your course.
On this course, you will gain practical skills in food preparation, cooking and food and beverage service through training in the college’s purpose-built kitchens and restaurant, giving you greater confidence for working in the industry.
There are practical elements of the course, including the preparation and cooking of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, soups, stocks, sauces and bakery and theory-based elements, including menu planning, costing and kitchen operations.
You will learn to cook in a professional environment supported by a team of experienced tutors and trained to give a high standard of service in the training restaurant, which includes barista service.
You will undertake work experience which will give you the skills to be work ready and the opportunity to gain full-time employment within the hospitality industry after you finish your course.
Core Skills Gained:
A relevant Level 1 qualification and GCSE English and maths grade 4 or above.
• Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery – Kitchen and Larder or Pastry and Confectionary
• Employment within the catering industry in a variety of settings
• Employment within the catering industry in a variety of settings
Employment in the catering industry as a chef in a wide range of establishments.
You will be assessed through continuous assessment via observation, practical and written tests.
You will need a uniform and equipment for this course which will be discussed at interview.
Why work in the Hospitality & Catering Industry?
Employment in Accommodation, Travel and Food Services roles are down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Hospitality & Catering Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Hospitality & Catering Industry
Considered a career in the Hospitality & Catering?
If you’re not sure what to study, why not find out more information about different types of possible careers? Or if you know what you career you want to do but not sure what you need to study, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.
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