Catering Craft (and Food Service)

This vocational programme will provide you with a superb foundation for a career in the hospitality industry, and applicants will require no prior knowledge of hospitality. The course will give you all the foundation knowledge in theory and practice to allow you to progress on to Level 2 NVQ.  

On this course you will:  

• Gain valuable, hands-on experience in a real working environment  

• Practice skills in food preparation and cookery 

• Practice skills in food and drink service 

• Work as part of a team in our fully equipped @thirty-four kitchens and outlets 

• Learn about employment in the hospitality industry 

• Develop transferable skills through studying a Personal Social Development programme, as well as Maths and English 

Assessment: You will be continually assessed within the working environment. All theory tests are multiple choice and there are no written assignments. 

Choose this course if… you would like to gain more confidence in your abilities of food handling, and professional aptitude within the hospitality industry.  

Future Steps: You could progress to a full time NVQ Level 2 or a Diploma in Professional Cookery to gain further skills and knowledge or seek work in the industry while continuing your studies on an Apprenticeship scheme.  

Four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English Language and Maths* 

You must be keen and interested in hospitality and catering 

The Laurence Building boasts state-of-the-art facilities which include commercial modern kitchens, a stunning restaurant and an ICT suite. The faculty is located in comfortable and pleasant surroundings.

Additional costs include uniform and equipment costing approx £235.00.