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Catering staff are part of a team committed to making sure the food and drink to patients are nutritious and appetising.

  • Suitable for staff working as a cook, chef or kitchen assistant amongst others
  • Available at Levels 2 and 3
  • Entry Requirements
Level 2
Functional Skills

Required Level 1 English and Maths
(unless prior certificate held e.g. GCSE grades D -E or O-Level)


Employee Rights

All apprentices will undertake a unit of study focused on employee rights and responsibilities.


Core Units

* Maintain Food Safety When Storing, Preparing and Cooking Food.

* Working Effectively as Part of a Hospitality Team

* Maintenance of a Safe, Hygienic and Secure
Working Environment

* Effective Team Work

* Food Safety in Catering


Options Units

(from a selection of over 20 – linked to individual role, skill and development needs)

* Prepare Hot and Cold Sandwiches

* Prepare and Cook Meat and Poultry

* Produce Basic Hot and Cold Desserts

* Produce Heathier Dishes

* Promote New Menu Items

* Giving Customers a Positive Impression

* Principles of Completing Kitchen Documentation

Level 3
Functional Skills

Required Level 2 English and Maths (unless prior certificate held e.g. GCSE grades A* – C or O-Level)


Employee Rights

All apprentices will undertake a unit of study focused on employee rights and responsibilities


Core Units

* Develop Productive Working Relationships with Colleagues

* Maintain the Health, Hygiene, Safety and Security of the Working Environment

* Maintain Food Safety When Storing, Preparing and Cooking Food

* Food Safety in Catering


Options Units

(from a selection of over 20 – linked to individual role, skill and development needs)

* Cook and Finish Meat for Complex Dishes

* Prepare, Cook and Finish Complex Hot Sauces

* Prepare Shellfish for Complex Dishes

* Prepare, Process and Finish Complex Chocolate Products

* The Principles of Food Safety Supervision for Catering

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