This qualification enables chefs and cooks that are preparing,
cooking and finishing a variety of dishes around the kitchen to
gain fundamental skills as part of their career development plan.
You will look at everything from food hygiene to teamwork and you
will also learn and gain the skills to complete the necessary
kitchen documentation needed to keep the high kitchen standards
within your business.
You will gain a broader understanding of
how to effectively contribute to your team as well as how to work
in a secure and hygienic environment. You will also learn how to
maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food,
clean food production areas such as equipment and utensils,
maintain and handle equipment such as knives and also learn about
preparing meat, poultry, fish, starters, salads and fruit
dishes.
Framework Structure
Learners will need to achieve the following three NVQ
mandatory units:
- 203 Maintain Food Safety when storing, preparing and cooking
food
- 104 Work effectively as part of a hospitality team
- 101 Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
Learners will also complete the following NVQ optional
units from Section A:
- 116 Prepare and finish simple salad and fruit dishes
- 119 Prepare and cook fish
- 120 Prepare and cook meat and poultry
- 117 Prepare hot and cold sandwiches
Learners will also complete the following NVQ optional
units from Section B:
- 294 Produce cold starters and salads
- 299 Prepare, operate and clean specialist food preparation and
cooking equipment
- 271 Complete kitchen documentation
- 272 Set up and close the kitchen
- 666 Employment rights & responsibilities in the hospitality,
leisure, travel and tourism sector
Funded learners will also complete the
following:
- Technical Certificate:
- Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles (Food
Production and Cooking)
- Key Skills (if required):
- Level 1 Application of Number
- Level 1 Communication
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Programme Length
Apprenticeships typically take between 6-18 months to
complete.
Other Information
Qualification and programmes can be subject to change at any
time.
