L5 Kitchen Services – Level 5/6/7/8/9

Mandatory Units

Candidates must complete the following Units:

Maintain Food Safety when Storing, Preparing and Cooking Food

• Keep yourself clean and hygienic
• Keep your working area clean and hygienic
• Store food safely
• Prepare, cook and hold food safely

Work Effectively as Part of a Hospitality Team

• Plan and organise your work
• Work effectively with team members
• Develop your own skills

Maintain a Safe, Hygienic and Secure Working Environment

• Maintain personal health and hygiene
• Help to maintain a hygienic, safe and secure workplace

Optional Units

Candidates must complete 8 optional units: (Candidates must complete 8 optional units in total. This must include 3 Units from group 1, plus 5 Units from group 2 in addition to the mandatory units)

Group 1

Cook Vegetables

Prepare and Finish Simple Salad and Fruit Dishes

Prepare and Cook Fish

Prepare and Cook Meat and Poultry

Prepare Hot and Cold Sandwiches

Provide a Counter/Takeaway Service

• Serve customers at the counter
• Maintain counter and service areas

Maintain an Efficient Use of Resources in the Kitchen

Present Menu Items According to a Defined Brand Standard

Group 2

Produce Basic Hot and Cold Desserts

Produce Cold Starters and Salads

Produce Healthier Dishes

Maintain an Efficient Use of Food Resources

Prepare, Operate and Clean Specialist Food Preparation and Cooking Equipment

Promote New Menu Items

Complete Kitchen Documentation

Set Up and Close Kitchen

• Prepare kitchen for food operation
• Prepare food items ready for operations and service
• Close kitchen after operations