Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £17,000 to £25,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 1 Award in Hospitality and Catering L125 courses
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Level 1) L122 courses
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (Food Hygiene Certificate) L212 courses
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering L212 courses
- Entry Level Award in Hospitality and Catering (Entry 3) L011 courses
- Level 1 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering L110 courses
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
With experience and further training, you could become a trainee or junior chef. You could also progress into management or move into bar work or food service.
- BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Hospitality L33 courses
Courses for this career
See free Kitchen Assistant courses
Level 1
- Level 1 Award in Hospitality and Catering L125 courses
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Level 1) L122 courses
- Level 1 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering L110 courses
- Level 1 Award in Introduction to Culinary Skills L19 courses
- Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hospitality Services L16 courses
Level 2
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (Food Hygiene Certificate) L212 courses
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering L212 courses
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (CIEH) L27 courses
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering L24 courses
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Award L24 courses