Kitchen Skills Academy

The course will cover:

• Food preparation
• Customer Service
• Workplace safety
• Till operation
• Food and beverage serving
• Hygiene standards
• Supporting a busy catering environment

Various start dates available. Course sessions are 9.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday, for 4 weeks.

• Applicants must be aged 19+
• Must be at a minimum entry Level 3 English
• Must bring proof of benefit to enrolment session
• Applicants who have not lived in the UK or EU since birth must bring proof of residency, e.g. passport (3 years old) or residence permit.
• Hold or be working at an Entry Level 3 English standard

Learners will be assessed through a portfolio of work and an exam.

Upon successful completion of the Kitchen Skills Academy, you could progress into a variety of roles within the hospitality, catering and customer service sectors. Opportunities may include positions such as Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Barista, Food Service Assistant, Café Assistant or Hospitality Team Member in settings including schools, cafés, restaurants, hotels, event venues and workplace catering environments.

You may also choose to continue your learning by progressing onto higher-level qualifications in hospitality and catering, food production, customer service or hospitality supervision. The skills, knowledge and industry-recognised qualifications gained through this academy will help you build a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the hospitality industry.

Individuals aged 19 or over who are unemployed, or currently employed and looking to retrain or upskill, may be eligible for full funding.

Employers are welcome to refer candidates onto this course. However, where the training is being undertaken to address a workforce skills gap, an employer contribution will be required.

Please enquire by the clicking the ‘enquire’ button at the top of this website page and completing the form.

You can also contact our team to find out more about our bespoke employer-led programmes. Call 01642 333 378 or email adult&communitylearning@mbro.ac.uk.

Learners are to complete a short work experience in one of Middlesbrough Council’s school kitchens towards the end of the course, subject to a successful DBS check.