Catering and Hospitality

What is Catering and Hospitality?

As a Catering and Hospitality apprentice you will be following a comprehensive programme which offers training in a variety of skills in the catering industry. Hotels, public houses, coffee shops, large shops and restaurants all need catering staff. Apprentices often specialise in one area such as restaurant, food preparation and cooking, front of house and the bar area.

What training will I receive?

Depending on which area you choose to specialise in, your training will cover the use of equipment, correct techniques for preparing food, serving food and drink and dealing with customers. You will need to be prepared to work to high standards of hygiene and you will be expected to wear a uniform.

You will need to be very flexible as you will be required to work unusual shifts e.g. evenings and weekends. You will be expected to work as part of a team.

If you are following an Apprenticeship programme, there will be no need to attend college as you will be assessed in the workplace by a qualified Training Officer.

Additional benefits

• All vacancies are jobs from day one

• Your training will lead to a nationally recognised qualification

• You will receive an attractive wage/salary during training

• We have a dedicated team to support you with your English and maths skills

• We operate an equality and diversity policy

• All employers are appraised for health and safety

• We will visit you regularly during your training

• Your training will be full and varied

Which qualifications will I achieve?

Depending on your abilities/employer's training opportunities, you will follow one of two routes:

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship:

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in: Front of House Reception,

Housekeeping, Food Service, Beverage Service, Food and Beverage Service, Food Production and Cooking, Professional Cookery, Hospitality Services or Kitchen Services.

Functional Skills.

Technical Certificates.

Employee Rights and Responsibilities.

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills.

Advanced Level Apprenticeship:

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or Professional Cookery

(Preparation and Cooking).

Functional Skills.

Technical Certificates.

Employee Rights and Responsibilities.

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills.

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