Course details
This course is offered to people working in the catering
industry who have some experience in their trade and want to
gain a recognised qualification. It is ideally suited to school
cooks, nursery cooks, cooks in care & childrens homes, prison
cooks, day care & community centres, small catering
businesses & voluntary organisations. This course is
funded by the government initiative "Train to Gain" so there is no
charge (providing the criteria are met).
Mandatory units
- Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
- Contribute to effective teamwork
- Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking
food
Additional units
In addition you choose 4 units from the following:
- Meat dishes
- Rice dishes
- Egg dishes
- Cakes, sponges & scones
- Hot & cold desserts
- Fish dishes
- Pasta dishes
- Hot sauces
- Pastry dishes
- Food for cold presentation
- Poultry dishes
- Healthier dishes
- Bread & dough products
- Cook chill
- Vegetable dishes
- Hot & cold sandwiches
- Flour, dough & tray bakes
- Cook freeze
and also 3 units from the following:
- Set up and close kitchen
- Maintain vending machines
- Give customers a positive impression
- Complete kitchen documentation
- Maintain & deal with payments
- Supervise the work of staff
- Package food for delivery
- Provide a counter / takeaway service
- Order stock
- Convert a room for dining
Who should attend this course?
This course is ideal for school cooks, nursery cooks, cooks in
care & childrens homes, prison cooks, day care & community
centre cooks, small catering businesses & voluntary
organisations. A good basic knowledge of their trade is
required.
How is the course assessed?
The training is done on site at your work place, there are one
to one sessions with the candidate for all practical training. An
assessment paper will be taken for each unit (10 in total).
Candidates are required to do some minimal research in their own
time. Support and guidance is given throughout the training.
Course duration
- Approx 28 weeks - part time
- The minimum one to one learning time is 20 hours
Cost per candidate
There is no cost providing the candidate meets the following
criteria:
- Be of any age, from 19 upwards
- Work 16 hours or more a week
- Have a contract of employment
- Contact telephone - 01733 425325