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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery

People who take this course in cookery could either train as a chef in a restaurant, or learn how to cook on a larger scale for larger organisations. Learners could also work in different types of kitchens, from fine-dining to chain restaurants through to gastro-pubs.

Job Roles this qualification is suitable for:
• Chef
• Kitchen Assistant
• Craft Chef (Casual Dining or restaurants, hotels and gastro pubs)
• Commis Chef, Kitchen Support Staff
• School Cook

Mandatory Units

• Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment

• Work effectively as part of a hospitality team

• Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food

• Maintain, handle and clean knives


To achieve the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery candidates must attain a total of 58 credits. This comprises of the mandatory units, totalling 13 credits and a minimum of 45 credits from the optional units below:

Optional Units

QCF Credit

Prepare fish for basic dishes

4

Prepare shellfish for basic dishes

3

Prepare meat for basic dishes

4

Prepare poultry for basic dishes

4

Prepare game for basic dishes

4

Prepare offal for basic dishes

3

Prepare vegetables for basic dishes

4

Process dried ingredients prior to cooking

2

Prepare and mix spice and herb blends

2

Cook and finish basic fish dishes

4

Cook and finish basic shellfish dishes

4

Cook and finish basic meat dishes

5

Cook and finish basic poultry dishes

5

Cook and finish basic game dishes

5

Cook and finish basic offal dishes

5

Cook and finish basic vegetable dishes

4

Cook-chill food

3

Cook-freeze food

3

Prepare, cook and finish basic hot sauces

4

Prepare cook and finish basic soups

4

Make basic stock

3

Prepare, cook and finish basic rice dishes

4

Prepare, cook and finish basic pasta dishes

4

Prepare, cook and finish basic pulse dishes

4

Prepare, cook and finish basic vegetable protein dishes

4

Prepare, cook and finish basic egg dishes

3

Prepare, cook and finish basic bread and dough

5

Prepare, cook and finish basic pastry products

5

Prepare, cook and finish basic cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones

5

Prepare, cook and finish basic grain dishes

4

Produce healthier dishes

3

Prepare, cook and finish basic cold and hot desserts

4

Prepare and present food for cold presentation

4

Prepare, cook and finish Dim Sum

5

Prepare, cook and finish noodle dishes

4

Prepare and cook food using a Tandoor

4

Complete kitchen documentation

3

Set up and close kitchen

4

Order stock

4

Cook and finish simple bread and dough products

3

Liaise with care team to ensure that individual nutritional needs are met

3

Prepare meals to meet the requirements set for school meals

4

Employment rights & responsibilities in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector

2

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