What courses can I choose?
Course | Level | Qualification | Awarding body |
---|---|---|---|
Course | Level | Qualification | Awarding body |
Culinary Skills | 2 | Certificate | City and Guilds |
General Food and Beverage Service | 1 | Certificate | City and Guilds |
Introduction to Culinary Skills | 1 | Award or certificate | City and Guilds |
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | E3 & 1 | Award or certificate | City and Guilds |
Professional Food and Beverage Service Skills | 2 | Award or certificate | City and Guilds |
What will I learn?
You will learn a combination of theory and practical skills like:
- Food service
- Food safety
- Handling payments
- Taking bookings
- Serving hot and cold drinks
- Bar service
- Menu design
What qualification will I have?
Depending on which course you take, you’ll have an award or a certificate.
How do I complete the course?
On most courses you’ll be assessed through an assignment or a portfolio.
What can I do next?
With your qualification, you can apply for jobs including:
- Waiter/waitress, Junior chef, hotel receptionist, bar tender.
- Catering manager
- Chef
- Head chef
- Baker
- Cake decorator
- Restaurant manager
- Kitchen assistant
Alternatively you can take a related course at a higher level or apply for an apprenticeship in a related work area.