Hospitality & Restaurant

Professional Cookery, Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Restaurant

Are you interested in working on board cruise ships, super yachts, international hotels or Michelin star restaurants? Or you may just want to set up your own hospitality business. These are just some of the opportunities offered to you in the hospitality industry.

The hospitality and culinary arts industry is one of the largest industries in the UK, with a wealth of job opportunities available at home and abroad. Career paths include chefs, food and drink service, hotel management, events management, restaurant management, bakers and patisserie chefs, contract catering, product development, and food manufacturing.

The College runs a busy training restaurant offering the highest level of service to the public: Themes. It provides table theatre, silver service and a roast of the day, carved at the table from our silver trolley. All our outlets serve a range of locally-sourced produce including beef and lamb reared on the College farm and vegetables and herbs cultivated by the horticulture department.

What will I do?

You will develop practical skills from working within the professional kitchens as well as opportunities for real life work experience at local functions and national events. You will learn from established and experienced staff who are qualified in all aspects of the hospitality and catering industry.

Career opportunities

If you’re looking for a ‘hands-on’ career with excellent employment opportunities with currently a high demand for jobs within the industry then hospitality is definitely a career for you.

We have strong links with local and international employers, and there are many opportunities for students to undertake part-time employment alongside their studies.

The College has a reputation for producing highly experienced and qualified students who repeatedly gain recognition at culinary competitions across the UK. Many students have gone on to positions all over the world as well as some holding senior positions in local establishments.

“I have found the facilities and dedication of the staff incredible” Harry Reeves.

Student Success

Vocational Preparation and Gateway to Further Education student Emma Bennett, Bronze medal winner in the Skills Competition Wales ‘Food Preparations’ competition.

Courses

Career-Focused Courses Agored Introduction to Hospitality Level Entry Requirements Duration Location 1 No formal qualifications 1 Year Newtown

C&G VRQ Diploma in Professional Cookery and Food Service 1 Subject to interview

C&G NVQ Certificate in Bakery and Hospitality Skills C&G NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery C&G VRQ Diploma in Professional Cookery and Food Service 1 No formal qualifications

2 Level 1 qualification in relevant subject or relevant experience

2 Level 1 catering qualification or appropriate GCSE

C&G VRQ Diploma in Professional Bakery (Patisserie & Confectionery) 2 Level 1 qualification in relevant subject or relevant experience

C&G NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Skills 2 Level 1 qualification in relevant subject or relevant experience

C&G NVQ Advanced Professional Cookery 3 Level 2 qualification or relevant experience 1 Year Newtown

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Average annual earnings (Prospects.ac.uk) Commis Chef £12k - £16k Sous Chef up to£30k Head Chef £25k - £55k Baker £14k - £23k(£37k in London)