NVQ Diploma Food Production & Cooking Level 2

To achieve this qualification a candidate must achieve a minimum of 40 credits.

 

Group A - Mandatory Units

All candidates must achieve all mandatory units (10 credits)

Unit Title
Level
Unit Credit
Maintenance of a safe, hygienic & secure working environment
1
3
Working effectively as part of a hospitality team
1
3
Maintain food safety when storing, holding and cooking food
2
4

 

Group B

Candidates must achieve a minimum of 16 credits from Group B:

Unit Title
Level
Unit Credit
Cook - freeze food
2
3
Produce basic pastry products
2
5
Produce basic hot sauces
2
4
Produce basic pasta dishes
2
3
Produce basic fish dishes
2
4
Produce basic meat dishes
2
4
Produce cold starters & salads
2
3
Produce basic hot & cold desserts
2
3
Produce basic rice, pulse & grain dishes
2
3
Produce basic bread & dough products
2
4
Cook - chill food
2
3
Produce basic cakes, sponges & scones
2
4
Produce flour, dough and tray baked products
2
3
Produce basic vegetable dishes
2
4
Produce basic poultry dishes
2
4

 

Group C

Candidates must achieve a minimum of 14 credits from Group C:

Unit Title
Level
Unit Credit
Maintain an efficient use of resources in the kitchen
2
3
Produce healthier dishes
2
3
Modify the contents of dishes
2
4
Prepare meals to meet the relevant nutritional standards set for school meals
1
4
Maintain an efficient use of food resources
2
4
Prepare, operate & clean specialist food preparation & cooking equipment
2
4
Prepare hot & cold sandwiches
1
2
Set up & close kitchen
2
4
Produce basic egg dishes
1
3
Convert a room for dining
2
3
Prepare meals for distribution
1
2
Promote new menu items
2
3
Prepare & cook food to meet the requirements of allergy sufferers
2
3
Liaise with care team to ensure that an individual's nutritional needs are met
2
3
Present menu items according to a defined brand standard
1
3
Provide a counter & takeaway service
1
3
Maintain & deal with payments
2
4
Complete kitchen documentation
2
3
Employment rights & responsibilities in the hospitality, leisure, travel & tourism sector
2
2
Give customers a positive impression of yourself & your organisation
2
5