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 218 challenges in the Vocational area 'Hospitality and catering'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Sensory baking senses: taste and smells The learner will use taste and smells to explore a variety of ingredients used in baking.	WTE1	10
Select and use basic kitchen equipment to prepare food Learners will be able to select and use an appropriate range of kitchen equipment safely.	Entry 1	10
Seasonal home cooking skills in summer The learner will use seasonal produce in cooking skills to make home cooked food.	Entry 1	10
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
Seasonal cooking The learner will explore a range of seasonal fruit vegetables and participate in cooking the produce in a range of ways.	WTE1	10
Seasonal cooking The learner will engage with a range of seasonal produce and select a recipe to utilise the produce.	Entry 1	10
Running a tuck shop The learner will contribute to the running of a tuck shop, selling items to customers.	WTE1	10
Reception skills The learner will be able to answer the phone and greet visitors to the workplace in person.	Entry 1	10
Properties and changes of materials The learner will recognise differences between materials and observe changes made to materials.	WTE1	10
Properties and changes of materials The learner will describe the properties of materials and explore the different ways they can be changed.	Entry 1	10
Promoting choice and developing daily living skills through the preparation of a healthy snack. Prepare a healthy snack with the support of a responsible person.	WTE1	10
Preparing to run a tuck shop The learner will plan and prepare a tuck shop to sell items to fellow students.	Entry 3	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
Preparing for a holiday The learner will understand how to prepare for a holiday.	Entry 1	30
Preparing buffet and party food The learner will be able to use cooking skills to prepare a buffet that could be used for a party.	Entry 1	10
Preparing and running a café The learner will help in the preparation and running of a café.	Entry 2	10
Preparing a simple snack Learners will be able to prepare a simple snack.	WTE1	10
Preparing a meal for self and others The learner will be able to select and prepare a simple meal for themselves and other people with support	Entry 1	20
Preparing a meal for self and others The learner will be able to select and prepare a simple meal for themselves and other people with minimal support	Entry 2	20
Preparing a hot snack with support The learner will be able to make a hot snack with support.	WTE1	10