Hospitality - Work Based Apprenticeship (Kitchen Services) (Level 2)

This Apprenticeship is the equivalent to five GCSEs at A*-C and will allow you to gain new practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the hospitality industry across a range of kitchen or food services.

Delivery of this Apprenticeship will take place within your workplace by a Trainer/Assessor on a one to one basis, with the support of your employer.

Modules you will study will include:

• 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

Optional modules may include: 

• Cook Vegetables
• Prepare and finish simple salad and fruit dishes
• Prepare and cook fish
• Prepare and cook meat and poultry
• Prepare hot and cold sandwiches
• Provide a counter and takeaway service
• Maintain an efficient use of resources in the kitchen
• Present menu items according to a defined brand standard
• Produce basic hot and cold desserts
• Produce cold starters and salads  
• Produce healthier dishes
• Maintain an efficient use of food resources
• Prepare, operate and clean specialist food preparation and cooking equipment
• Promote new menu items
• Complete kitchen documentation
• Set up and close the kitchen
• Employment rights & responsibilities in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector

As part of your Apprenticeship you will also be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE Grade C in English, Maths, or ICT or equivalent.