Level 2 - Professional Cookery - Study Programme

Rotherham College

Eastwood Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1EG

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)

Level 2

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Rotherham College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

By studying this course, you can enhance your basic skills and become a competent chef in the industry.

At Rotherham College we are part of the world skills organisation and you will take place in competitions both internally and externally. You will get the work experience from working in our commercial outlet, The Wharnclcliffe.

During your time on this course you will be expected to work during Wednesday and Thursday evenings cooking and serving food for customers dining in our College restaurant.

Course Details

You will study a range of topics including:

Unit 202 Food safety in catering

Unit 702 Developing skills for employment in the catering and hospitality industry

Unit 703 Health and Safety in catering and hospitality

Unit 704 Healthier foods and special diets

Unit 705 Catering operations, costs and menu planning

Unit 707 Prepare and cook stocks, soups and sauces

Unit 708 Prepare and cook fruit and vegetables

Unit 709 Prepare and cook meat and offal

Unit 710 Prepare and cook poultry

Unit 711 Prepare and cook fish and shellfish

Unit 712 Prepare and cook rice, pasta, grains and egg dishes

Unit 713 Produce hot and cold desserts and puddings

Unit 714 Produce pasta products

Unit 715 Produce biscuit, cake and sponge products

Unit 716 Produce fermented dough products.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Short answer questions and synoptic exams.

Your next steps...

Level 3 Professional Cookery
Level 2 Food and Beverage

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