Qualification Standard

Authorising body: Ministry of Regional Development
Group of fields: Gastronomy, Hospitality and Tourism
Occupation: Cook
Validity of standard: From 30/8/2023
Qualification level: 4

Qualification Standard

Vocational competence Level

Selection of the work procedures, the necessary raw materials and the equipment used in preparation of meals

3

Receiving food raw materials

3

Creation of vegetarian and vegan menu cards and sequence of meals

4

Familiarity with the basics of nutrition

4

Basic knowledge of the use of plant-based animal product alternatives

4

Basic knowledge of the distribution and breakdown of vegetarian and vegan meals

4

Basic knowledge of adding flavour to vegetarian and vegan meals

4

Familiarity with the environmental education and the basics of organic farming

4

Preparation of raw materials for the production of meals

3

Processing of fruit and vegetables, legumes, cereals and pseudo-cereals, nuts and oilseeds, sprouts and shoots according to the principles of vegetarian and vegan diets

4

Preparation of soups, hot meals and side dishes according to the principles of vegetarian and vegan diets

4

Preparation of cold vegetarian and vegan meals

4

Preparation of vegetarian and vegan pastries and desserts

4

Regeneration of meals

3

Scheduling the tasks in the workplace of a catering establishment

4

Storage of raw food materials and goods in the production centre of a catering establishment, and document preparation

3

Use of inventory and inventory management in the production centre of a catering establishment

3

Operation of technical equipment in the production centre of a catering establishment

3

Carrying out hygiene and sanitation activities in food service operations and keeping food safety rules and regulations

3

Following entities have contributed

The qualification standard was prepared by the Sector Council for hospitality, gastronomy and tourism. It has been established and licensed by the Chamber of Commerce of the Czech Republic and the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic.

 

Entities represented in the following work group have contributed:

Asociace kuchařů a cukrářů ČR

Střední odborné učiliště gastronomie, U Krbu, Praha 10
Country Life, s. r. o.

Česká veganská společnost, z. s.

Česká společnost pro výživu a vegetariánství

Tilak - vegetariánská restaurace