Hospitality and Catering - Culinary Skills

This course is now full for September 2025 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within this and other subject areas, which still have places available. For further information, contact course information on courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk or call 01924 789111.

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.

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

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.

4 GCSEs at at Grade 9-3.

OR

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

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.