Free Level 2 Hospitality and Catering Principles (Food Service) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You complete this hospitality and catering principles qualification while you are in a food service role, building on the skills you use every day. No formal entry requirements are needed, though good English and maths will help. The course typically takes around 1 hour. It covers food service knowledge and practical principles at Level 2.
Who this course is for
This qualification is achieved while you are at work, this is why it is important to be working within your chosen career sector.It is ideal to prove your skills and knowledge, from this qualification you can progress on to a higher level.
Entry requirements
No formal requirements. Good levels of English and Maths are preferable
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of food service in a professional hospitality setting.
You'll learn how to maintain food safety and hygiene standards during service.
You'll develop knowledge of customer service practices in food service environments.
You'll understand how to set up and clear a food service area correctly.
You'll learn about different food service styles and when each is used.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification. You learn through your day-to-day role in a food service environment. Assessment is based on evidence gathered in the workplace, demonstrating your skills and knowledge in practice. Your employer supports the process, and an assessor will review the evidence you build up over the course of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rewards Training Recruitment Consultancy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Food service assistant: serving customers in restaurants, cafes, or hotels
Waiting staff: taking orders and delivering food in hospitality venues
Banqueting server: working events and functions in hotels or venues
Bar and restaurant team member: supporting front-of-house food service
Catering assistant: supporting food service in schools, hospitals, or workplaces
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership: moves you into supervisory roles managing food service teams.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Highfield or CIEH): a short compliance qualification many hospitality employers require.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Food and Beverage Service: a broader NVQ covering the full range of food and beverage service skills.
