The Level 2 Catering and Hospitality course is ideal if you have a passion for food and drink and wish to have a career in the Catering & Hospitality sector in a role such as chef or waiter. Completing this course is your first step to working in a professional kitchen or restaurant. You will learn all the basic duties to enable you to become a chef, from maintaining a safe place of work to preparing and baking food items. You will gain real-world experience working and learning in a professional kitchen and contribute towards providing and managing the canteen services. Greenbank College has forged excellent links with industry and some of our amazing work placement partners include the Radisson Blu Hotel and the The Bagelry

What will I study?

  • Investigating the hospitality industry
  • Health and safety
  • Food hygiene
  • Healthy eating
  • Preparation and cooking of hot and cold savoury dishes including meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, sauces and soups
  • Hot and cold desserts
  • Baking and dough products

Who is the course for?

  • People aged 16 – 18
  • People aged up to 25 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan

What are the entry requirements?

  • English and Maths qualification at Level 1 and a recognised catering qualification at Level 1.
  • Previous industry experience may be considered

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed throughout the course to check on your progress. This will consist of 9 theoretical assessments under exam conditions and on-going practical assessments throughout the year. You will need to pass all assessments to gain the qualification.

What could I progress to?

After you have achieved the Level 2 Catering and Hospitality qualification, you could progress to:

  • Level 3 catering course; specialised catering courses in patisserie and baking
  • Apprenticeship
  • Employment in a role such as Commis Chef

What is a Study Programme?

If you are aged 16 – 18 or up to 25, declare a disability and have an EHC Plan this course will form part of your study programme.

The programme also includes:

  • English & Maths
  • Citizenship & Employability
  • Work Experience or Placement
  • Enrichment
  • 1-to-1 Personal Tutor Sessions

FIND OUT MORE

How much will the course cost?

Courses are free for all students aged 16 – 18 (or up to 25 if you declare a disability and have an Education, Health & Care Plan).