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Hospitality and Catering - Level 2 Culinary Skills

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

Course Provider Certificate
Level 2
Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Wakefield College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This vocational course is ideal if you want to gain skills for employment as a Chef or within Front of House Operations.

Please note that as well as studying for the Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills, you will also study towards a Certificate in Food and Beverage Service to give you the opportunity to learn, develop and practice the skills needed for a wide-ranging career in the Hospitality and Catering industry.


Course Details

This course will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below:

Food Safety

Developing Skills for Employment in Catering and Hospitality

H&S in Catering and Hospitality

Healthier Foods and Special Diets

Prepare and Cook Stocks, Soups and Sauces

Prepare and Cook Fruit and Vegetables

Prepare and Cook Meat and Offal

Prepare and Cook Poultry

Prepare and Cook Fish and Shellfish

Prepare and Cook Rice, Pasta, Grains and Egg Dishes

Produce Hot and Cold Desserts and Puddings

Food and Beverage Service Skills


How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be required to compile a portfolio of evidence that can include observations, assignments, practical tests, written tests, oral questions, witness statements and case studies.


Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at at Grade 9-3.

OR

Level 1 in either English or Maths and Level 1 qualification in Hospitality for progressing students.


Your next steps...

On successful completion, you may choose to continue your studies further on one of our Level 3 Diploma qualifications, enter the workplace or an apprenticeship.


Additional information


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