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Free Level 1 Hospitality and Catering Course in Market Harborough – Workpays Market Harborough

CostFREE
Duration48 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 Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough. This hospitality and catering qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the sector, including the types of roles, day-to-day tasks, and how to work effectively in a hospitality environment. You'll need a working level of English and maths, though no formal qualification is required. The course runs over 48 hours with flexible daytime attendance.

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 understand the range of roles and job types within hospitality and catering.
  • You'll learn what employers expect from staff working in hospitality environments.
  • You'll explore the day-to-day tasks involved in hospitality and catering work.
  • You'll develop knowledge of food safety and hygiene relevant to catering roles.
  • You'll learn how to work effectively as part of a hospitality team.
  • You'll understand the standards and behaviours required in customer-facing roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Market Harborough. Assessment is through knowledge-based tasks and short written activities completed during the course. Your tutor will guide you through the material and check your understanding as you progress. Attendance is daytime with flexible scheduling across the 48-hour programme.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Catering assistant: supporting kitchen and food preparation teams.
  • Front-of-house staff: serving customers in restaurants, cafes, or hotels.
  • Kitchen porter: maintaining cleanliness and supporting chefs.
  • Barista or café assistant: preparing drinks and serving customers.
  • Hotel room attendant: housekeeping and guest services.
  • Events catering staff: working at functions, weddings, and corporate 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 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering, which goes deeper into food preparation, customer service, and supervisory skills. If you want to specialise, a Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Award (available from Highfield or CIEH) is widely asked for by employers. A Level 2 NVQ in Food and Beverage Service is another option if you're working in front-of-house roles.

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