Food Processing and Cooking Level Two
To achieve a full certificate in Food Processing and Cooking, you are required to complete the 3 mandatory units and 8 optional units. Candidates may select a maximum of only 3 level 1 optional units.
MANDATORY UNITS
All candidates must complete the following three units:
UNIT 22 Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
UNIT 25 Contribute to effective teamwork (CfA)
UNIT 89 Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
OPTIONAL UNITS
GROUP A
Candidate must complete a minimum of four of the following optional units:
UNIT 51 Cook and finish basic fish dishes
UNIT 53 Cook and finish basic meat dishes
UNIT 54 Cook and finish basic poultry dishes
UNIT 57 Cook and finish basic vegetable dishes
UNIT 58 Cook-chill food
UNIT 59 Cook-freeze food
UNIT 67 Prepare, cook and finish basic hot sauces
UNIT 70 Prepare, cook and finish basic rise dishes
UNIT 71 Prepare, cook and finish basic pasta dishes
UNIT 72 Prepare, cook and finish basic pulse dishes
UNIT 74 Prepare, cook and finish basic egg dishes
UNIT 75 Prepare, cook and finish basic bread and dough products
UNIT 76 Prepare, cook and finish basic pastry products
UNIT 77 Prepare, cook and finish basic cakes, sponges and scones
UNIT 78 Prepare, cook and finish basic grain dishes
UNIT 79 Prepare, cook and finish healthier dishes
UNIT 80 Prepare, cook and finish basic hot and cold desserts
UNIT 81 Prepare and present food for cold presentation
UNIT 100 Prepare, cook, finish and present flour, dough and tray-bake products
UNIT 6 Prepare hot and cold sandwiches
GROUP B
The Candidate must complete a minimum of three of the following units:
UNIT 98 Complete kitchen documentation
UNIT 99 Set up and close kitchen
UNIT 32 Package food for delivery
UNIT 87 Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation (ICS)
UNIT 88 Order stock
UNIT 27 Maintain a vending machine
UNIT 23 Maintain and deal with payments
UNIT 19 Provide a counter/take-away service
UNIT 86 Convert a room for dining
UNIT 138 Supervise the work of staff
KEY SKILLS
Key Skills were introduced into the NVQ framework as recent surveys showed that these were vital skills needed within the workforce. Each Key Skill is incorporated into both Level 2 & 3 and are in the following areas: -
- Communication Level 1
- Application of Number Level 1