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 246 challenges in the Vocational area 'Hospitality and catering'

Challenge	Level	NLH
Culinary skills in the home The learner will develop a range of practical culinary skills in the home.	Entry 1	30
Using boiling water as a way to make food items The learner will develop their understanding of boiling and simmering different foods using a kettle or a pan.	Entry 1	10
Culinary skills in the home The learner will develop a range of practical culinary skills in the home.	Entry 3	30
Cooking food using an oven The learner will develop their understanding of preparing food using an oven to roast or bake food.	Entry 2	10
Follow a recipe to create an item for a packed lunch. The learner will be able to choose a recipe, gather the ingredients/equipment required and then follow a recipe to create an item for a packed lunch.	Entry 3	10
Experiencing cooking food using an oven The learner will develop their understanding of preparing food using an oven to roast or bake food.	WTE1	10
Culinary skills in the home The learner will develop a range of practical culinary skills in the home.	Entry 2	30
Experience using a kettle to make food items The learner will develop their understanding of boiling and simmering different foods.	WTE1	10
Using a blender to make food or drink The learner will develop their cooking skills by using a blender to make food items to share with peers.	Entry 2	10
Organisation, independence and time management when following a wide range of recipes The learner will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, independence and time management to prepare, cook and present meals following a wide range of recipes.	Level 1	30
Kitchen skills – baking bread The learner will develop their cooking skills by mixing ingredients to make bread.	Entry 1	10
Experiencing using a blender The learner will develop their cooking skills by using a blender to make food items.	WTE1	10
Safety around the home The learner will develop an understanding of hazards around the home and how to keep safe.	Entry 1	10
Safety in the kitchen The learner will develop their understanding of dangers that can be found in the kitchen.	Entry 1	10
Follow a widgit recipe to make a coronation chickpea sandwich or jacket potato filling The learner will follow the widgit recipe to recreate the sandwich and jacket potato filling coronation chickpea for use in the cafe.	Entry 3	10
Kitchen skills - using mixing and measuring skills to make a loaf of bread The learner will develop their cooking skills by mixing ingredients to make bread, using measuring and pouring skills.	WTE1	10
Cleaning tables in a cafe The learner will be able to clean a table in a cafe.	WTE1	10
Participate and engage in event preparation for Valentines Day The learner will contribute to the planning and organisation of a Valentines event with support.	WTE1	10
Serving customers food and drink in a cafe The learner will show they are able to approach customers appropriately, serve food and drinks to customers using appropriate manners and clear and clean tables.	Entry 2	10
Making a hot snack in the air fryer The learner will be able to use an air fryer safely to make a hot snack.	Entry 2	10