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Catering and hospitality foundation apprenticeship

Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
8 mo
typical
Sector
Catering and hospitality
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Catering and Hospitality assistants work in a range of hospitality settings, for example in hotels, holiday parks, restaurants, cafes, schools, hospitals and many other places where catering and hospitality takes…

What you'd do

Assist in the preparation and service of food and drinks
Support front of house teams during service
Help with mise en place and kitchen preparation tasks
Maintain personal hygiene and follow food safety rules
Clean and tidy workstations and service areas
Assist with stock rotation and storage checks
Observe and support colleagues across different sections

What you'd learn

Overview of hospitality and catering industry sectors
Food hygiene and personal hygiene in catering
Basic food preparation and cooking techniques
Customer service standards in a hospitality setting
Teamwork and communication in a busy kitchen or front of house
Safe use of catering equipment under supervision
Stock handling and waste management basics
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