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Entry Level Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Course in Eastbourne

Cost£2000.00 You will need to purchase a set of Chef's Whites which will include safety shoes and your own knife set, at a cost of approximately £300.00. (If you require any financial advice or guidance, please contact our Student Services department).
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers basic food preparation, cooking, and presentation for a range of dishes. You'll learn how to work safely and effectively in a professional kitchen. The course runs over one year and includes 30 hours of work experience. Assessment includes practical dishes, projects, and question papers.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

Join us for an exciting introduction to Hospitality and Catering.

Entry requirements

You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn basic food preparation methods for a variety of dishes.
  • You'll practise cooking and presenting food for service.
  • You'll develop skills for working safely in a professional kitchen.
  • You'll learn how to work effectively in a hospitality and catering environment.
  • You'll complete 30 hours of work experience in a real catering setting.
  • You'll build the practical skills needed to progress to further catering courses.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a professional kitchen environment. Assessment includes evaluation of your finished dishes, project work, and question papers. You'll also complete 30 hours of work experience. An initial assessment at the start of the course checks that the level is right for you, and you'll be expected to demonstrate ability in English and maths at Level 1 by the end of the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase a set of Chef's Whites, including safety shoes and your own knife set. This costs approximately £300.00. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Kitchen assistant, supports food preparation and service in a kitchen.
  • Catering assistant, helps with food service in canteens, cafes, or events.
  • Kitchen porter, handles cleaning and basic kitchen tasks in a catering setting.
  • Food service assistant, serves food and drinks in hospitality venues.

These are entry-level roles. Further study will open more opportunities in professional kitchens and hospitality management.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Catering and Hospitality, the natural next step after this course, building on your practical skills.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery, for those who want to develop further toward a kitchen career.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services, for those interested in front-of-house and service roles.
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