Lifeskills Challenge

Hospitality and catering

Learning in this area covers customer service, food safety and hygiene, event planning and organisation.

Employment opportunities in this sector include people-facing roles (eg event organisers, waiting and bar staff, wedding co-ordinators, event stewards) and back office roles (eg chefs, riggers, maintenance workers).

We found 130 challenges in the Vocational area 'Hospitality and catering'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Using kitchen knives Learner will be able to select appropriate kitchen knives and demonstrate a range of cutting skills.	Entry 3	20
Basic Barista Skills Learners will be able to use a professional coffee machine to create both hot and iced coffees.	Entry 3	30
Seasonal home cooking skills - summer and picnics To be able to use cooking skills to make home cooked food that could be used for a summer picnic.	WTE1	10
How to open and close the cafe/coffee shop each day Learners will be able to independently complete all tasks associated with opening and closing a cafe/coffee shop	Entry 3	30
Participate in Everyday Food and Drink Preparation Learners will actively participate in preparing food and drink.	WTE1	10
Everyday food and drink preparation Learners will develop their skills in preparing drinks and snacks.	Entry 2	10
Planning, preparing and cooking on a budget Learners will be able to plan, cost, prepare and serve a healthy three course meal for guests using a budget of no more than Â£5.00 per head.	Level 2	30
Experiencing Everyday Food and Drink Preparation Learners will explore the sensory qualities of food and drink.	WTE1	10
Making preserves and understanding sterilisation Learners will be able to demonstrate knowledge and application of the sterilisation and preserve making process.	Entry 3	10
Set up a conference room The learner will arrange tables and chairs and provide cold refreshments, in line with given instructions.	Entry 1	10
Preparing the facilities for a conference or meeting Learners will prepare a conference or meeting room with correct table layout and hot and cold drinks facilities.	Entry 2	10
Healthy active lifestyle Learners will identify, demonstrate and evaluate skills in how to lead a healthy active lifestyle.	Entry 1	20
Actively exploring healthy eating The learner will experience and actively explore a healthy diet and prepare a balanced meal.	WTE1	10
Creating a healthy smoothie The learner will be able to design, plan, prepare and review their own healthy smoothie.	Entry 2	10
Healthy eating The learner will be able to identify healthy eating options, explain the health benefits of these options and create a healthy snack.	Entry 2	10
Develop functional skills in response to events and different forms of entertainment The learner will develop their literacy and numeracy skills through planning an event and experiencing different forms of entertainment.	Entry 1	10
Participating in preparing a simple meal The learner will participate in preparing and serving a simple meal with support	WTE1	10
Cooking a healthy meal on a budget The learner will be able to prepare a healthy meal to a set budget.	Entry 3	10
Participation and engagement in event preparation and different forms of entertainment The learner will develop their literacy and numeracy skills through responding to and engaging with preparation for events and experiencing different forms of entertainment.	WTE1	10
Develop functional skills in response to events and different forms of entertainment The learner will develop their functional literacy and numeracy skills in relation to planned events and different forms of entertainment.	Entry 2	10