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
The learner will be able to bake cupcakes to sell to other students.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop understanding of how to prepare food for cooking safely and hygienically.
Entry 3  10
The learner will develop their understanding of food hygiene and safety which can be applied in the home and possible workplaces.
Entry 3  20
The learner will follow a recipe, to prepare drinks, a snack and a simple meal and to understand the importance of basic safety/hygiene rules in the kitchen.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to make informed decisions around the food choices they make and prepare for themselves.
Entry 3  20
The learner will follow supervisor's instructions in order to achieve their work role and practice how to work alongside other cafe staff to work harmoniously.
Entry 3  30
The learner will learn how to use a professional coffee machine in order to consistently make quality latte coffees.
Entry 3  10
The learner will learn how to use a professional coffee machine in order to consistently make quality cappuccino coffees.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to use a microwave safely
Entry 2  10
Learners will understand how to store food safely and how to keep food areas clean.
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to store food items correctly in fridges and freezers, and identify food safety issues if these are used incorrectly.
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to complete a number of routine cleaning tasks in the café to a set standard
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to do own laundry
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to make a variety of simple hot and cold drinks and serve these to customers.
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to manage a stock system
Entry 2  10
Learners will develop their skills in preparing drinks and snacks.
Entry 2  10
Learners will prepare a conference or meeting room with correct table layout and hot and cold drinks facilities.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to design, plan, prepare and review their own healthy smoothie.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop their functional literacy and numeracy skills in relation to planned events and different forms of entertainment.
Entry 2  10
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