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Diploma in Professional Cookery

at Kendal College, Kendal · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma35 weeksFull time£1,250

What the college says

This course runs over five days a week. You would spend one day in the restaurant, one day in the main kitchen, one in the pastry section and two days in a training kitchen, thus gaining experience in lots of different settings. You will also spend up to 3hrs a week in theory where you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge about the hospitality & catering industry, studying units such as; healthier foods and special diets, catering costs and menu planning. These units are then assessed and graded as a pass, merit or distinction. The course all falls within the main college day 9am-5pm. This course gives students a realistic experience of working in a busy hospitality environment and with high end clients. For example, in the morning you could be serving breakfast to the Lake District Hotel Association, followed by lunch in the college restaurant and then setting up a buffet and canapes at the Town Hall for the international Mountain Festival. The department caters for many prestigious community events throughout the year, such dinners for the Mayor and for the Cumbria Life Food and Drink Awards. Students are given the opportunity to participate in many enrichment events over the year. Students will visit local hotels to gain an insight into how these businesses operate and will be given the opportunity to travel abroad e.g. last year students visited Berlin and this year they are heading to Amsterdam. As well as trips and visits, students will take part in intern

What you need to get on

All candidates will be interviewed for this course by the subject specialist. You should have four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above (including English and Maths), a Level 1 Diploma at Merit or Distinction or equivalent plus a satisfactory tutor reference. You will also need to demonstrate your practical skills at a summer welcome day. Mature students may be accepted on the basis of their industrial experience.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Kendal College - Main Site

    Milnthorpe Rd, Kendal, LA9 5AY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Kendal

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