Lifeskills Challenge

Hospitality and catering

Learning in this area covers customer service, food safety and hygiene, event planning and organisation.

Employment opportunities in this sector include people-facing roles (eg event organisers, waiting and bar staff, wedding co-ordinators, event stewards) and back office roles (eg chefs, riggers, maintenance workers).

We found 237 challenges in the Vocational area 'Hospitality and catering'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Preparing a simple snack Learners will be able to prepare a simple snack.	WTE1	10
Cooking for myself Learners will engage in cooking activities.	WTE1	10
Using a microwave The learner will be able to use a microwave safely	Entry 1	10
Cooking for myself The learner will be able to plan and prepare own meal	Entry 3	10
Hazards in the kitchen Learners will be able to identify and avoid hazards in the kitchen	WTE1	10
Cooking for myself-making a meal The learner will engage in cooking activities and participate in the preparation of a meal.	WTE1	10
Select and use basic kitchen equipment to prepare food Learners will be able to select and use an appropriate range of kitchen equipment safely.	Entry 1	10
Doing own laundry The learner will be able to do own laundry	Entry 2	10
Cooking on a budget Learners will be able to plan, cost out and cook a healthy 3 course meal for a group of young people using the budget of no more than Â£3.50 per person.	Level 1	20
Using kitchen measures Learners will be able to use simple kitchen measures.	WTE1	10
Cooking for myself The learner will be able to plan and prepare own meal	Entry 3	10
Food safety in the home Learners will be able to identify basic elements of food hygiene and demonstrate good practice in food handling	Entry 3	20
Making a hot drink Learners will be able to safely make a hot drink	Entry 1	20
Cooking for myself and others Learners will prepare a simple meal individually or as part of a group.	Entry 1	10
Storing food safely Learners will understand how to store food safely and how to keep food areas clean.	Entry 2	10
Storing food safely Learners will be able to store a range of basic foods in the correct place.	WTE1	10
Kitchen hygiene and health & safety procedures Learners will be able to identify potential kitchen hazards and know basic kitchen hygiene/health & safety procedures.	Level 1	20
Using Kitchen Equipment Safely Learners will explore how different equipment in the kitchen can be used and follow instructions to remain safe.	WTE1	10
Making hot and cold drinks for customers Learners will be able to make a variety of simple hot and cold drinks and serve these to customers.	Entry 2	10
Preparing a hot snack in a microwave The learner will be able to use a microwave safely	Entry 2	10