Level 2 Work Based Apprenticeship in Food and Drink (Food Team Leading)

Learners need to be 16 years old or over to take this qualification.

To be employed on a permanent contract or seeking employment within the Food and Drink Industry and working a minimum of 21 hours per week.

A workplace mentor allocated to supervise the progression of your Apprenticeship. 

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to take this qualification.

The flexible choice of units allows learners to select units that are most relevant to their own employment, learning and progression requirements. The choice of units also reflects the wide variety of jobs which people do in different types of companies in the hospitality and food and drink industries.

The common operations units also offer learners the opportunity to take competencies which are generic to the whole food and drink industry, such as food safety, working with others and the supervision of quality. 

You will select from the modules below:

• Plan and allocate work in a food team
• Set team targets in a food business
• Monitor team operations in a food business
• Monitor resources in a food business
• Maintain team compliance with food safety standards in a food business
• Maintain customer service standards in a food business

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/IT or equivalent.

You're employed as a team leader! 

If you are starting a new job within the food and drink industry or have moved into a new position within your current company. You want to develop your skills and career within the restaurant, bar, counter service or food retail sector then this is the perfect option for you.

Not got employment yet? 

If you want to work in the food and drink Industry then liaise with our Apprenticeship team now.

This qualification has a unique focus on food management issues. It will also equip team leaders and supervisors undertaking the food management training with the tools they need to drive food production improvements in people and process management.

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/IT or equivalent.

The flexibility of this qualification. Training will be on a one on one basis or as part of a group. You will along with your employer choose the optional units which are relevant to your job role. Delivery of this qualification is on site with your employer and in the College (if required).

Successful completion of this course will enable you to apply for a career as a Manager within the food and drink industry. With your Level 2 qualification you will gain recognition as a qualified person within the sector and you could also progress onto the Level 3 Certificate for Proficiency in Food Management.