Catering Operations (EQF 3)
CATERING OPERATIONS (EQF 3)
Qualification title: CATERING OPERATOR – COOK’S ASSISTANT
Qualification description: The Catering Operator – cook’s assistant works in the catering sector, focusing in particular on the production of semi-finished products and on supporting the cook (chef) in the preparation of finished dishes. He also manages the cleaning and sanitization of the equipment, the storage and conservation of raw materials.
Qualification level: Level 3 of European Qualification framework
Course duration: 500 hours / 1 academic year
Course specification:
| Unit title | Face to face training (hours) | Distance learning (hours) | TOTAL (hours) |
| Introduction to Catering Operations | 20 | – | 20 |
| Mobile Kitchen Equipment | 16 | – | 16 |
| Hygiene and Safety | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| Processing of Raw and Semi-finished Products | 72 | 8 | 80 |
| Preparation of Appetizers | 32 | 8 | 40 |
| Preparations of Starters | 52 | 8 | 60 |
| Preparation of Second Courses | 72 | 8 | 80 |
| Preparation of Desserts | 24 | 4 | 28 |
| Workplace Safety | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Traineeship | – | – | 150 |
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Total hours: |
306 | 44 | 500 |
Certification:
- Certificate of attendance – Professional qualification certificate issued pursuant to Legislative Decree 13/13
- A pre-condition for final examination and certification is an attendance of at least 80% of the total hours of the training (400 hours)
Admission requirements:
- General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)
- For studies in English only: English language proficiency at pre-intermediate level corresponding to European Council level A2 or higher
- Valid residence permit for Non-EU citizens
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