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Pathways are made up of courses focused on future careers or further education opportunities
Students are able to apply their skills through preparing and serving food from the on-site restaurant, working with local employers and attending demonstrations with local chefs.
Catering students whip up tasty meals as part of live cooking demonstrations and share their recipes with staff and students.
Put your skills to to the test when you gain valuable work experience at our onsite restaurant. You will get the chance to serve customers and develop your very own lunch menu.
Catering students come together to provide frontline service to patrons at Guildhall for the Queen's Anniversary Prizes, creating and serving a range of dishes throughout the prestigious event.
"I like that you are able to cook but also serve in Catering, so you get a good view of the overall process."
This pathway could lead to many career opportunities
Annual payThe workforce is projected to contract by -16% over the period to 2027, losing -12,291 jobs. In the same period, 62% of the workforce is projected to retire, creating 47,415 job openings.
Catering and bar managers plan, direct and co-ordinate the catering and bar facilities and services of licensed premises, factories, shops, theatres, educational premises and other establishments. They also manage outside catering businesses and shops selling food cooked on the premises.
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Step 1 Apply
Once you apply, you will have an interview to discuss your chosen pathway
Step 2 Interview
At your interview, the tutor will discuss the entry requirements for each level and course. This is also your opportunity to make sure that this pathway meets your goals and ambitions.
Guidance on Interviews
Once you have submitted an application we will contact you with the a range of options for conducting your interviews remotely, such as telephone or Skype, or organising interviews once the College reopens and social distancing is relaxed.
If you know exactly which course and level you need to apply for, or want more information, please select from the options below:
> Professional Catering Diploma Level 1
> Professional Catering Diploma Level 2
> Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Level 1
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New Dover Road
Canterbury, Kent
CT1 3AJ
Telephone:
01227 811111
Email:
iag@eastkent.ac.uk