Food preparation and cooking is a level two qualification that is employer approved and cover a good grounding for a variety of hospitality areas such as front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, cookery and hospitality services all leading to employment opportunities. The NVQs are suitable for anyone either in full-time employment or progressing from a Level 1 qualification or those who are able to start a qualification at Level 2. Our aim is to give you the skills and knowledge to enter the industry and contribute with confidence and professionalism.
You will study a range of topics including:
You may also study a range of topics including:
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Next Step button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.
Hospitality supervision at level three Access to higher courses at university
You will be required to purchase your Personal protective equipment and equipment such a knife set, weighing scales and a piping set
“I enjoy being in a working environment in the college restaurant and serving customers”
Anonymous Level 2 Food and Beverage Services Former student at Winterhill School
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023-24 . However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I enjoy being in a working environment in the college restaurant and serving customers”
Anonymous Level 2 Food and Beverage Services Former student at Winterhill School
The catering and hospitality sector is ideal if you want to work in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for cooking and working in a customer-focused setting.
Butchers prepare and sell meat and poultry and make meat products.
Buy, order, store and control stock, receive deliveries and check their content and quality,
create product displays, cut and trim meat, serve customers, advise customers how to
prepare and cook meat and drive to markets, wholesalers and customer’s premises.**
You could work in a factory or at a store.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Restaurant Managers organise the day-to-day running of their venue and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive.
Organise shifts for staff, manage stock and budgets, follow licensing and health and safety
rules and deal with customer complaints.**
Restaurants, hotel chains or catering for large events.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the catering and hospitality sector include*:
*Information from EMSI 2022
**Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
“I enjoy being in a working environment in the college restaurant and serving customers”
Anonymous Level 2 Food and Beverage Services Former student at Winterhill School
