The vibrant Hospitality and Catering Industry is one of the largest employers in the UK and the only business sector that continues to enjoy economic growth.
The hospitality sector includes all businesses that provide food, beverages and/or accommodation services. This includes restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs, hotels, contract catering, and hospitality services. Career opportunities can be local, national and international.
Students working towards these vocational qualifications can develop their skills in East Restaurant, described by Places and Faces, as a hidden gem – one of the finest dining experiences around.
Whilst developing their skills, students also have the opportunity to polish their functional and employability skills.
Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT are integrated into each course at an appropriate level.
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Hospitality and Catering QCF Diplomas at Entry Level 3, Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Food & Beverage Service and Professional Cookery
HOSPITALITY AND CATERING QCF DIPLOMAS
Levels 1, 2 and 3 (Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Kitchen & Restaurant Diploma)
These courses are for those interested and enthusiastic about a career in the hospitality and catering industry. Training and assessment is carried out within the College kitchens and training restaurant which operate as a realistic working environment. These courses will develop the practical and technical skills required for today’s chef and food service professional.
LEVEL 1 & 2 DIPLOMA IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE
One year
This course is a good introduction to the food and drink industry. Units covered during the course include:
Working in a professional kitchen
Maintaining a safe and secure working environment
Developing effective relationships
Customer care
Dealing with payments
Table service
Preparing and clearing areas for table service
Understanding the catering and hospitality industry
Health and safety
Healthy eating
Cooking skills such as boiling, poaching, steaming, stewing, braising, baking, grilling and frying.
Successful completion of the course can lead to:
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Food and Beverage Service
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY
One year
This will give you:
A nationally recognised qualification.
Real experience with paying customers in our kitchens and restaurants.
Friendly, helpful and experienced tutors.
The chance to progress to higher level qualifications.
Units covered include:
Working in a professional kitchen
Maintaining a safe and secure working environment
Developing effective relationships
Healthy eating
The preparation, cooking and finishing of: Meat, vegetables , poultry, fish, stocks, soups, sauces, bread and desserts
Successful completion of the course may lead to further study and the Level 3 qualifications.
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY
This course will build on the skills and knowledge gained through the Level 2 qualification. Students will learn more advanced catering skills, techniques used to produce different types of foods and an introduction to supervisory skills. Units will include:
Developing productive working relationships
Maintaining the health, hygiene & safety of the working environment
LEVEL 3 HOSPITALITY SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP
This course is designed for the front of house professional. It can be tailored to meet a variety of industry specialism’s. Mandatory units include:
Setting objectives and support team members
Developing working relationships
Contribute to the control of resources
Maintaining the health, hygiene & safety of the working environment
Lead a team to improve customer service
Options for Food Service Staff
Supervise functions
Supervise food services
Supervise drinks service
Other options are available for industry based candidates and those with a mature approach to learning.
All learners will have the opportunity to complete the level 2 Food Safety Award and participate in a variety of team building and pastoral events.
