Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Broadstairs

Name: Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Broadstairs
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration19 weeks

LevelLevel 1

DeliveryClassroom based

Start4 Feb 2027

Study modePart-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Broadstairs. Classes run at Broadstairs College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 19 weeks and is a good fit if you want to study at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll develop cooking skills and techniques in a professional kitchen setting. Topics include food preparation, kitchen safety, and hospitality service skills.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Hospitality and Catering.

Who this course is for

Enhance your cooking skills and learn new techniques, under the trained eye of our chef lecturers in our professional kitchens. This course is perfect for those who have a real interest in Catering and want to learn more or want to refresh their skills. This 16 week course is delivered in 2 parts, starting on the Award and then moving on to the Certificate in Skills for Hospitality and Catering.

What you will learn

You'll practise food preparation and basic cooking techniques.
You'll learn how to work safely in a professional kitchen.
You'll develop an understanding of hygiene and food safety standards.
You'll explore hospitality service skills used in catering environments.
You'll build practical skills through hands-on kitchen sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a professional kitchen, guided by chef lecturers. Assessment is based on your practical work and knowledge of hospitality and catering. Broadstairs College will confirm the exact assessment methods when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

Broadstairs College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Catering assistant, supports food preparation and service in a kitchen.
Hospitality team member, helps with front-of-house or back-of-house tasks.
Kitchen porter, keeps a professional kitchen clean and stocked.
Café assistant, serves customers and helps with food and drink preparation.

Most roles at this level are entry positions. Further study will open up more responsibility and better pay.

What you could study next

Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles, the natural next step after this Award, covering more advanced skills.
Level 2 Food Safety Award, useful for anyone working in a kitchen environment.
Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking, a practical qualification for those moving into a kitchen role.
Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship, combines work and study for those already in a hospitality job.

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