Catering and Hospitality – Level 1 Diploma

Level: 1 | Duration: 1 Year | Start Date: September
Details: Various weekdays/times available, please enquire

What is this course about?
This course will give you an introduction into the exciting career of catering. You will work in our practical kitchens and our training Restaurant, preparing, cooking and serving a wide range of savoury and sweet dishes. Theory assignments will give you the underpinning knowledge to assist your understanding of the topics within practical areas.

What will I learn on this course?
You will be involved in both practical & theory sessions which include knowledge of the catering industry, health & safety, teamwork, preparing & cooking a variety of savoury and improve your employment opportunities in the catering industry. You will also be required to complete Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths.

Entry Requirements:
You require 4 GCSEs at grade 9 – 2 including English Language and Maths..

What will this course lead on to?
Progression onto the Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery, or Professional Food and Beverage Supervision or Professional Bakery and Patisserie or obtain work in the industry as a Commis Chef.

How will I be assessed?
During your programme you will be assessed by observation of your practical skills, short answer papers, 1 written exam, assignment and completion of a portfolio.

Enrichment Opportunities:
A wide range of enrichment opportunities are available to you including:

• Workshops & guest speakers from major catering suppliers, forces and guest from the industry
• Trips and visits to competitions & exhibitions

Are there any costs associated with this course?
You will be expected to purchase your full kitchen uniform and basic set of knives. (Lots of students get this kit for free, funded by the Savoy Trust). You will get more information about how to order these at your enrolment in August. 

Facilities:
You will work in a range of kitchens including a newly refurbished production kitchen with ceramic cookers, wok, larder kitchen and pastry kitchen. Part of your studies will include working in a newly refurbished and very popular restaurant Scholars. All practical sessions will help give you the practical skills, confidence and the overview of what the catering and hospitality industry can offer.

What the Riverside College Catering students say?
“At Level 1 we feel we have a great start to our career in the catering and hospitality industry and learning a lot of skills working in the kitchen and restaurant.”

In 2024 Riverside College Celebrated 10 years of the Centre of Excellence in Hospitality and Catering with a VIP Event – Read more here!