Catering

Course Content

Catering work covers a range of jobs at different levels. Jobs may involve working in a kitchen or where food is prepared and cooked for the public. Following strict hygiene and health and safety regulations is essential. Depending on the type of job and
the place of employment, times of working vary and can often
include shifts. This could mean early mornings and/or late evenings.

The following are examples of some the duties that may be included in Catering jobs:

• Cleaning the kitchen and/or public areas
• Carrying out basic food preparation tasks
• Preparing food using a variety of more experienced cooking techniques Unloading deliveries from
  suppliers and organising the store room
• Following relevant hygiene, health and safety regulations
• Serving customers
• Washing kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and walls
• Using a variety of kitchen equipment and utensils
• Helping Chefs get ready for service

Jobs may include:

• Catering Assistant
• Commis/Trainee Chef
• Kitchen Assistant
• Kitchen Porter
• Waiting Staff
• Coffee/Tea Shop Worker
• Mealtime Assistant

This training programme based near St Loye’s, would appeal to you if:

• you have a keen interest in food and cooking
• you are able to follow instructions and carry out individual or multi tasks, quickly and efficiently
• you are able to remain calm whilst working under pressure
• you have good physical health for unloading deliveries
• you enjoy using your own initiative and working as part of
  a team

In general the training involves:
The Catering training programme covers a range of units including:

• Maintaining Safe, Hygienic and Secure Working Environments
• Maintaining Food Safety when Storing
• Preparing and Cooking Food
• Giving Customers a Positive Impression of Yourself and
  Your Organisation, and
• Several food preparation units to name but a few.

Training includes both practical and theoretical work. Trainees evidence their work by way of a portfolio, which is used when demonstrating to employers their individual knowledge and ability. Trainees are also put through the Level 2 Award in Food
Safety in Catering, (Basic Food Hygiene).

Flexible training:
Units can either be grouped together to make formal qualifications or selected individually to accompany other training programmes. The length of training depends on the individual trainee’s needs,
circumstances and job goals.These will be discussed and
agreed with the Case Manager at assessment stage.

Level of training and qualifications offered:

• Chef’s Course – In-house Certificate
• Catering Assistant – In-house Certificate
• Kitchen Assistant – In-house Certificate

Further training programmes include:

• Customer Relations – In-house Certificate

Our Person Centred approach:
Once funding has been agreed, you will be invited in for an assessment with dedicated Case Manager who will discuss with you your skills, aspirations and abilities and from this confirm whether you are ready to start training for work with St Loye's. The Case Manager will then build an Individual Employment
Plan (IEP) in agreement with you. This will include personally tailored skills training, development, support and employment programmes.