Hospitality and Catering
Case Study: Hospitality and Catering
Headlam Hall has been cooking up a storm in their restaurant with the help of an apprentice from Darlington College.
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- Seafood Masterclass
With the Hospitality and Catering industry being one of the biggest in the country, there is an increasing demand for qualified staff with the skills to work independently and perform outstandingly.
Whatever levels of learning your employees need to start at, we offer courses, workshops and training days, from introductory to intermediate and advanced levels.
From essential skills through to management in Hospitality and Catering, we can make sure your employees get a professional qualification to reflect their experience.
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Apprenticeships
An apprentice would be ideal for your business if you are looking for an employee to follow a structured training programme to develop their industry expertise, practical skills and qualifications.
We offer 3 different learning routes in:
- Professional Cookery
- Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking)
- Professional Cookery in Patisserie and Confectionary
If you are looking for an apprentice, our matching service has school and college leaver applicants who have registered a keen interest in Hospitality and Catering and are ready to start their career. By calling us on 01325 503282 we can recommend candidates to you who can commence employment in September.
For more information about apprenticeships you can visit our Frequntly Asked Question page.
Train to Gain
The Government initiative, Train to Gain, is aimed at raising skills levels to provide employees with the knowledge that they need to flourish in their job as well as ensuring businesses have a skilled workforce in order to be successful. Often fully or part funded, we can help you access financial support for training that is delivered at Darlington College or in the workplace.
We offer NVQ’s in:
- Pro-Cookery
- Food Service
- Drink Service
- Food & Drink Services
- Multi – Skilled Hospitality Services
Tailored Training
Tailored Training courses from Business First can fulfil legislative, business essential and personal development requirements in the Hospitality and Catering industry. We intentionally focus on the qualifications that your employees need to have to benefit your business.
We can offer individual or group training in:
- CIEH Food Safety in Catering (Basic Food Hygiene)
- CIEH Managing Food Safety in Catering (Advanced Food Hygiene)
- CIEH Supervising Food Safety in Catering (Intermediate Food Hygiene)
For more information on course content, eligibility and business support call 01325 503282 to speak to an advisor.
Additional Hospitality and Catering Courses
We also regularly run one-day taster courses and demonstrations for your employees to learn new techniques, pick-up new skills and be inspired by fresh ideas. Offered at various times through the year, please call 01325 503282 to register your interest.
- Gastro Pub Food
- Fish and Seafood
- Chocolate Desserts
- Puddings and Desserts
- Vegetarian dishes
- Sugar Flowers
You might find the following links useful for general information on industry bodies and professional organisations relevant to your sector:
CIEH - www.cieh.org
City and Guilds - www.cityandguilds.com
General Apprenticeship Information - www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Train to Gain Information - www.traintogain.gov.uk
