Introduction to the Catering and Hospitality Industry Entry 3 Diploma
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Is this course for me?
Budding chefs learn the skills, techniques and knowledge required to enter the catering industry. You will use industry standard equipment in our purpose built training kitchen and the award winning Wheel Restaurant to develop the skills required for a successful career in catering and hospitality. This first step programme has been designed to provide an opportunity for students to develop knowledge and understanding of the Catering industry. The course is structured to provide bite size experiences that allow progression at a measured pace to meet individual needs.What will I study?
How long is the course?
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What qualifications do I need?
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Course Fees
16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
£181.00 |
Exam Fee
Hotel and Accommodation Managers and Proprietors
Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of halls of residence, hotels, hostels, caravan sites, holiday camps, holiday flats and chalets, and organise the domestic, catering, and entertainment facilities on passenger ships.
Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Arranges for payment of bills, keeps accounts and ensures adherence to licensing and other statutory regulations.
- Approves and arranges shipboard entertainment and shore trips and liaises with ship’s agent to ensure that ship is adequately provisioned.
- Ensures physical comfort of residents or passengers and makes special arrangements for children, the elderly and the infirm if required.
- Determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
- Analyses demand and decides on type, standard and cost of services to be offered.
Knowledge
Skills
Publicans and Managers of Licensed Premises
Publicans and managers of licensed premises organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of public houses (non-residential and residential) and bar and catering facilities at non-residential clubs.
Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Maintains financial records for the establishment determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
- Observes licensing laws and other statutory regulations and regulates behaviour of customers as necessary.
- Supervises bar, kitchen and cleaning staff and, if necessary, assists with the serving of drinks.
- Arranges purchase of alcoholic and other beverages, bar snacks, cigarettes and other items and ensures that stocks are stored in proper conditions.
Knowledge
Skills
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