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Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Hinckley – Workpays Hinckley

CostFREE
Duration204 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley, with daytime sessions on a flexible schedule. This hospitality and catering qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the sector, including the types of roles available and how to operate effectively in a hospitality environment. You'll need a working level of English and maths, though no formal qualification is required. The course runs for 204 hours.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to work in a hospitality and catering role. It will give you knowledge and understanding required to work in hospitality and catering as well as exploring the types of jobs and tasks included within the role and how to work effectively within this environment.

Entry requirements

A desire to work within the hospitality and catering industry. A good level for English and maths at Level 1 is also required but you no not need to hold a formal qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the range of jobs and tasks within hospitality and catering roles.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to work effectively in a hospitality environment.
  • You'll learn the standards and practices expected in catering and food service settings.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements relevant to the sector.
  • You'll build awareness of customer service in hospitality contexts.
  • You'll gain an overview of how hospitality businesses operate.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Hinckley, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you develop throughout the course. The centre will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Hinckley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Catering assistant: supporting food preparation and service in kitchens
  • Kitchen porter: keeping kitchen areas clean and stocked
  • Front of house assistant: welcoming and serving customers in restaurants or cafes
  • Hotel room attendant: maintaining guest rooms and communal areas
  • Barista or café assistant: preparing and serving hot and cold drinks
  • School dinner supervisor: serving meals and supporting pupils at lunchtime
  • Events catering assistant: supporting food and drink service at events

What you could study next

A Level 1 hospitality and catering certificate is a solid starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality and Catering, which goes deeper into food preparation, customer service, and supervisory skills. If you want to work in professional kitchens, a Level 2 Food and Beverage Service or Professional Cookery qualification would be a natural next step.

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