Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College City Hub, full-time during the day. You'll cover kitchen skills, health and safety, food preparation, customer service, and teamwork. The course also explores the UK hospitality industry and the roles available when you start work. You'll train in commercial-standard kitchens alongside tutors with industry experience. The course runs for one year. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grades 3 - 1 including English Language and Maths, or a relevant Entry Level 3 vocational qualification, plus an initial assessment to confirm you're ready to study English and maths at Level 1.
Who this course is for
If you love being in the kitchen and you'd like to develop your passion for food and customer service into a career this course is perfect for you!
Entry requirements
You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 3-1 (D-G), including English Language and Maths at grades 3-1 (D-G) or a relevant Entry 3 vocational qualification. With this you will be asked to sit an initial assessment and this must show that you are ready to study English and maths at Level 1.
What you will learn
You'll prepare a range of savoury and sweet dishes in a commercial-standard kitchen.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to kitchen and catering environments.
You'll develop communication and teamwork skills for working in hospitality settings.
You'll research the UK and local hospitality industry, including the range of roles available.
You'll build customer service skills suited to front-of-house and kitchen roles.
You'll practise working both independently and as part of a team.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based and hands-on, combining practical kitchen sessions with taught study. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and coursework. An initial assessment at the start confirms you're ready to study English and maths at Level 1, and the centre will use it to plan your learning alongside the main qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College City Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hospitality team member: serving customers in hotels, restaurants, or cafes.
Kitchen assistant: supporting chefs with food preparation and service.
Catering assistant: working in canteens, events, or contract catering.
Barista or café assistant: preparing drinks and food in a café setting.
Front-of-house assistant: greeting guests and taking orders in a restaurant.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery: the next step if you want to develop your kitchen skills further and move toward a chef role.
Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles: broadens your knowledge across front-of-house and food service.
Level 2 NVQ in Food and Beverage Service: useful if you want to specialise in front-of-house work and customer service in hospitality.
