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Level 2 NVQ in Food Processing and Cooking

Overview

Before looking at this particular National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), it is worth explaining the purpose of an NVQ. It is a competence based qualification, which means it reflects what someone does as part of their job. They are normally flexible and are ideal to provide someone with a qualification who is competent to do their job. NVQs are essentially an assessment to prove that someone can do a job. Training is still required over and above the NVQ to bring someone new or developing in a role to full competence and hence enable them to gain the qualification.

NVQs are work based qualifications, but they are also delivered full-time in colleges. Employers have not been happy about much of the quality of this delivery and People 1st is in the process of removing them from full-time college provision.

NVQs can be delivered by the employer themselves or with help from a commercial work based provider or college. Their delivery can be very flexible, including day release, on the job, online training assessment etc.

NVQs are available at levels 1 to 5 and reflect the differing competences of different jobs, with 5 being the highest level of competence.

Public funding is usually available depending on the age of the learner and involves a contribution from the employer.

The NVQ Level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking is aimed at chefs and cooks who may be cooking and reheating food that is bought in and that requires little or no preparation. This could be in more mainstream restaurants or in some parts of public-sector catering.

What this qualification/course covers

Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment

Contribute to effective teamwork

Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food

Optional - Group A

Prepare hot and cold sandwiches

Cook and finish basic fish dishes

Cook and finish basic meat dishes

Cook and finish basic poultry dishes

Cook and finish basic vegetable dishes

Cook-chill food

Cook-freeze food

Prepare, cook and finish basic hot sauces

Prepare, cook and finish basic pastry products

Prepare, cook and finish basic cakes, sponges and scones

Prepare, cook and finish basic grain dishes

Prepare, cook and finish healthier dishes

Prepare, cook and finish basic hot and cold desserts

Prepare and present food for cold presentation

Prepare, cook and finish basic rice dishes

Prepare, cook and finish basic pasta dishes

Prepare, cook and finish basic pulse dishes

Prepare, cook and finish basic egg dishes

Prepare, cook and finish basic bread and dough products

Process, cook, finish and present flour dough and tray-bake products

Optional - Group B

Provide a counter/takeaway service

Maintain and deal with payments

Maintain a vending machine

Package food for delivery

Convert a room for dining

Order stock

Complete kitchen documentation

Set up and close kitchen

Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation

Supervise the work of staff

Related Jobs

This qualification is most relevant to these job roles:


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Providers that supply this qualfication/course

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Funding/Cost

If you are an employer looking to offer this qualification to a member of your staff, the qualification is fully funded if the learner:
  • • hasn’t previously undertaken a qualification at what’s called a level 2

  • • is between 16 and 24.

    • If the learner doesn’t meet this criteria then the learner or employer will normally have to contribute 47.5 percent of the costs towards the programme.
    Funding is available through ‘Train to Gain’, which is the brand the Government use for all work based qualification and training delivery.
    If you need more information or wish to offer this qualification to your staff all you need to do is ring 0800 015 5545 to speak to a Train to Gain Broker or request contact online by clicking here. They will come and meet you, identify your exact needs and arrange a local learning provider to work with you.
    This qualification does not normally draw down any public funding. However, there are times when a learning provider might provide it free of charge or at a subsidised rate. This might be because an employer is offering larger, publically funded qualifications through them or that they have some specific funding available.

    The best approach would be to contact your local provider. To find your local provider click the above tab and search providers that supply this qualification.
    This qualification does not normally draw down any public funding. However, there are times when a learning provider might provide it free of charge or at a subsidised rate. This might be because an employer is offering larger, publically funded qualifications through them or that they have some specific funding available.

    The best approach would be to contact your local provider. To find your local provider click the above tab and search providers that supply this qualification.
    No funding information has been specified at this time

    What do I need to get to this level?

    Achievement of one of the below qualifications will qualify you to undertake this

    No requirements have been identified to get to this level

    What can I progress to after this?

    Completion of this qualification could lead you to study one of the below

    No direct progression routes to other qualifications have been identified