| Area: | CATERING |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme: | CHEF / COOK |
| NVQ Level: | Levels 2 and 3 |
| Duration: | From 52 - 130 weeks depending upon Strand of Programme |
| Study Mode: | On the job / Off the job Day / Block Release |
| Start Details: | Throughout the year |
| Qualifications: | NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking Technical Certificate Basic Food Hygiene Certificate |
| Venue: | 200 Springfield Road, Belfast |
| Description: | Chefs and cooks oversee the preparation and cooking of food and meals for organisations such as hotels, restaurants, canteens or hospitals. In large restaurants chefs are organised into teams with different responsibilities. |
| Personal Qualities: | Chefs and cooks need to enjoy cooking and must be able to cope with the heat of the kitchen. They need a lot of stamina with the ability to stay calm under pressure and to be well organised and quick thinking. A chef or cook needs to take the long term view as the training can be lengthy. They need to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills. Chefs and cooks also need creativity and imagination to think up new menu ideas and food presentation. |
| Timescale: | 3 days (21 hours) off the job when not in placement. 3 days (21 hours) off the job plus 1 further day when in placement. |
| Fees: | Not applicable |
| Related Careers: | Butchers Catering / Restaurant Manager Dietician Hotel Manager Kitchen Assistant Sommelier |
