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Culinary Skills Level 2 Diploma

East Sussex College - Eastbourne

Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UF

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 2

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027

East Sussex College - Eastbourne

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

You will need to purchase a set of Chef's Whites, front of house uniform, safety shoes, a set of knives and a Practical Cookery. These are ordered from our supplier at a cost of approximately £200. This equipment/uniform will also cover Level 3 if you wish to progress.

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Course Summary

Develop the practical skills and knowledge required to work within a professional kitchen as a commis chef. Units include teamwork, food safety, health and safety, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, hot sauces, soup, dough products, pastry, and desserts. Working within our professional kitchens, you will prepare, cook and present a range of dishes to be served in the Kings Bistro, which is open to the public.

Course Details

Teamwork, health & safety, food safety, knife skills, meat, poultry, vegetables, soup, sauces, dough, desserts and pastry.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will build a portfolio of evidence based on continuous assessment within our kitchens. Assessment will be by a variety of methods including practical observation, work products and questioning.

Entry requirements

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English Language or maths at grade 3.

Your next steps...

The skills developed could lead to a position as a commis chef with in a professional kitchen. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills further by progressing on to Level 3 NVQ Professional Cookery or Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery

Additional information

https://www.escg.ac.uk/courses/105952/

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