This qualification helps you in your first steps in the hospitality sector. You’ll learn about many aspects of the industry and gain valuable practical and teamwork skills. The qualification covers various routes, including cookery, food service and the industry as a whole. This qualification are for anyone who is interested in a career in the hospitality sector.
You will study a range of topics including:
This is ideal for students who have little or no experience in the sector. It is also perfect as a foundation course as learners can take away life skills being able to cook independently. The qualification has a healthy eating unit that incorporates a healthy lifestyle when meal planning to prevent heart disease, obesity, diabetes and blood pressure.
There are no formal entry requirements
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.
Level 1 Certificate in Introductionto the Hospitality Industry
Be able to prepare and cook food that is suitable for a healthy life style independently.Have a basic understanding of the industry and the job roles available such as kitchen porter, commis chef catering assistant and customer service.
“I enjoy being in a working environment in the college restaurant and serving customers”
Anonymous Level 2 Food and Beverage Services Former student at Winterhill School
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“I enjoy being in a working environment in the college restaurant and serving customers”
Anonymous Level 2 Food and Beverage Services Former student at Winterhill School
The catering and hospitality sector is ideal if you want to work in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for cooking and working in a customer-focused setting.
Chefs prepare, cook and present food, develop and plan menus, manage inventory, maintain food standards.
Prepare menus, stock control, prepare and cook food, monitor quality and health and safety.**
Restaurants across a wide variety of public and private sector employer settings, such as hospitals, schools, holiday parks, high-end restaurants, or on a cruise ship.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Restaurant Managers organise the day-to- day running of their venue and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive.
Organise shifts for staff, manage stock and budgets, follow licencing and health and safety rules and deal with customer complaints.**
Restaurants, hotel chains or catering for large events.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the catering and hospitality sector include*:
“I enjoy being in a working environment in the college restaurant and serving customers”
Anonymous Level 2 Food and Beverage Services Former student at Winterhill School
