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Free Introduction to Catering and Hospitality Course in Bury – Bury Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies
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About this course

Free Introduction to Catering and Hospitality Course in Bury. Classes run at Bury Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day. This free introduction to catering and hospitality course runs over eight weeks. There are no entry requirements, so anyone can apply. In the first seven weeks you study a Level 2 introduction to catering and hospitality qualification. In week eight you work toward a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, which includes a short multiple-choice exam. Complete both and you are guaranteed a job interview with Bury Council's catering team.

Who this course is for

"If you are interested in enrolling on this course, please contact 0161 253 5772.

This is a new course developed with the Catering team at Bury Council. If you successfully complete the course, you will gain two Level 2 qualifications.

In the first 7 weeks, you will study a Level 2 qualification in Catering and Hospitality. In week 8, you will work towards a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, which includes a short multiple-choice exam.

If you achieve both qualifications, you will be guaranteed a job interview with Bury Council's catering team.

By the end of the course, I will:

Know about the skills and attributes needed to work in the catering and hospitality sector. Explore different types of jobs in the sector. Gain insight into essential food safety principles, including hygiene. Learn essential cleaning skills, ensuring safe practices and legal compliance. Develop interview skills through a real interview with the Council Catering team and receive feedback.

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Entry requirements

No entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the catering and hospitality industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll learn about different types of catering and hospitality settings, from cafes to contract catering.
  • You'll develop knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices in a catering environment.
  • You'll study the Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate content, covering safe food handling and storage.
  • You'll prepare for a short multiple-choice food hygiene exam.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Bury Adult Learning Centre over eight weeks. The catering and hospitality units are taught through tutor-led sessions. The Food Hygiene Certificate in week eight is assessed by a short multiple-choice exam. There are no formal exams for the catering and hospitality units; assessment is built into the course activities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bury Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hospitality team member, serving food and drink in a catering setting
  • School meals assistant, supporting kitchen and service teams
  • Catering assistant in a council, hospital, or care home kitchen
  • Kitchen porter, keeping a professional kitchen running smoothly
  • Café or canteen server, preparing and serving food to customers

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: builds directly on the food hygiene knowledge from this course and is recognised by employers across the sector.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Services: practical, work-based qualification that develops your skills on the job.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership: a step toward supervisory and team leader roles in catering and hospitality.
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