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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery (Apprentice Option)

Course Duration Up to 18 months 
Career Prospects Workers in this field include kitchen or catering assistants who assist in the preparation and service of food and beverages in restaurants, cafes and other eating establishments, and perform various cleaning, fetching and carrying tasks. Restaurant and catering managers plan, direct and co-ordinate the catering services of restaurants, hotels and other organisations. 
Entry level wage in this career is £10k, but can rise to £28k with further work experince and qualifications. Locally, jobs opportunities within this arae are projected to increase in the next few years.

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Fast Facts

Mandatory modules:

  • Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
  • Maintain, handle and clean knives
  • Work effectively as part of a hospitality team
  • Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
Entry Requirements

The course is all about food preparation and cooking and to give you the best possible chance of passing your qualification you will need to show that you have the commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to succeed.

  • Employment in an industrial kitchen as an apprentice, a minimum of 16 hours a week
  • Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
  • Good communication skills
  • A personal interview 
What Next? Progress onto a higher level NVQ; promotion within the workplace or further career options in the Catering Industry. 
Costs Apprenticeships are government funded, depending on age and circumstances.  However, you will need access to the internet either at home or at work and may wish to keep a file for notes and general information.
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