Hospitality & Catering
The hospitality and catering industry covers a wide range of different businesses including hotels, pubs and restaurants, contract caterers in various industrial and commercial premises, fast food takeaways, cafés and bistros. At Central Skills we provide the necessary entry level qualifications that enable you to gain employment within this sector, Based at the Anderton Centre, we provide the following courses:
NVQ in Food Preparation & Cooking (Level 1)
This level 1 NVQ in Food Preparation & Cooking provides you with the knowledge and practical skills you will need to work successfully across all areas of the food service industry. The course covers the following aspects associated with catering:
- Safety, hygiene and security in the workplace
- Effective teamwork
- Food storage
- Preparing and cooking vegetables, meat, and poultry
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Food poisoning is normally caused by negligence or ignorance, with more than 79,000 cases of food poisoning reported last year. Regulations require that anyone involved in food handling and preparation must be appropriately trained in food safety. The Basic Food Hygiene certificate provides you with this training, covering the following areas:
- The Three Main Types of Food Safety Hazard and their Sources
- Methods of Control
- Correct Temperatures Needed for Storage and Food Handling Activities
- Common Food Pests
- Pest Control
- Principles of Cleaning and Disinfection
If you are interested in any of these courses, or would like some more information call us today on 01942 829 716 or contact us via email at info@centralskills.org
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