Level 1 Preparing to work in the Catering Industry

Preparing to work in the Catering Industry - Level 1 Award

On this course, you will be taught by staff who have extensive industry experience gained from working in some of the country's top restaurants and hotels.

Catering and service skills will be developed in our industry standard professional kitchens, which are the largest in the North West, and the college bistros. Theory classes will underpin your skill development in preparation for employment in Hospitality and Catering.

To succeed in catering it is important that you are a people-person and are able to demonstrate good customer service. You need to be hardworking, be able to work as a part of a team and have good communication skills in order to reach your full potential.

This course is taught at our Rochdale campus, located in Rochdale Town Centre, Greater Manchester.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Details

This Level 1 Award allows you to understand the various aspects to the Hospitality and Catering industry, and gain valuable practical and teamwork skills, working towards the Level 1 Certficate.

On this course you will study the following modules:

Food Safety
Health and Safety in Catering
Healthier Foods
Costs and Menu Planning
Learning how to Prepare and Cook Different Foods

Work Experience

There are no specific work experience placements, however, cooking takes place in our fully equipped training kitchens, which are the largest in the North West. You will also be offered the opportunity to complete your Bronze Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award.

Progression

Upon completion of this course, you can progress onto our Level 1 Certficate.

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