Job Roles this Apprenticeship is suitable for:

  • Team member
  • School Cook
  • Kitchen support staff
  • Kitchen Assistant

Mandatory Units: These are to be completed by all candidates 

  • Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
  • Working effectively as part of a Hospitality Team  
  • Maintain a safe hygienic and secure working environment

Optional Units: Choose relevant units to job role and credit requirements 


Cook vegetables / Prepare and finish simple salad and fruit dishes / Prepare and cook fish / Prepare and cook meat poultry / Prepare hot and cold sandwiches / Provide a counter and takeaway service / Prepare basic hot and cold desserts / Produce cold starters and salads / Complete kitchen documentation / 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 healthier dishes / Maintain an efficient use of food and resources / Promote new menu items / Prepare, operate and clean specialist food preparation and cooking equipment / Set up and close kitchen / ERR