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 demonstrate being able to follow a set sequence of tasks independently to open up the coffee van for service and to request/accept help when necessary.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop understanding of how to prepare food for cooking safely and hygienically.
Entry 2  10
The learner will have an understanding of food hygiene and safety which can be applied in the home and possible workplace.
Entry 2  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 2  20
The learner will understand and demonstrate good hygiene and safety practices needed for working in a café environment.
Entry 2  10
The learner will understand good customer service and develop skills in this area.
Entry 2  10
The learner will help in the preparation and running of a café.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to select and prepare a simple meal for themselves and other people with minimal support
Entry 2  20
The learner will be able to cook meatballs for four people, select and follow a suitable recipe, follow health and safety procedures and clear away efficiently.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to use leftover ingredients to create a new food product.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to plan, cost and cook a meal while adhering to a pre-determined budget.
Entry 2  10
The learner will recognise different equipment/appliances in the kitchen, how they can be used and show understanding of their safe use.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to prepare a jacket potato lunch for staff; prepare filings and sides; and set a table.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to use a microwave safely
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to recognise how foods should be safely stored and actively take part in storing items correctly.
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to complete a routine cleaning task in the café to a set standard
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to select and use an appropriate range of kitchen equipment safely.
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to prepare a cold drink
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to make and serve drinks to a customer.
Entry 1  10
Learners will recognise different equipment/appliances in the kitchen, how they can be used and show understanding of their safe use.
Entry 1  10