BIIAB launches catering qualification
30-Apr-2007
BIIAB, the leading qualifications awarding body to the licensed trade, today announced its new Essentials in Catering Award (ECA) at the BII Annual Lunch.
The award is another example of new developments from BIIAB and BII, the professional body for the licensed retail sector, aimed to assist the licensed trade in gaining more skills and raising its profile to the wider world.
The award is the first of three awards for people wishing to pursue a career in catering. It is designed for those wanting to operate safely, effectively and efficiently in a kitchen environment. The award has been developed in conjunction with consultant Nick Taylor-Guy, former Director of Human Resources & General Manager of Ubon by Nobu.
Cathie Smith, Director of BIIAB, said, “With the forthcoming smoking ban getting ever closer, many pubs are looking at expanding or even introducing a food offering to broaden their appeal and attract new customers. This award offers short, sharp focused training which supports the industry in developing their food offering to help expand their customer base.
She added, “This is not aimed at people who want to be the next Jamie Oliver but to teach those new to food preparation the basic skills. The award is delivered through a workbook in the work place and enables people to learn on the job. It is designed to be flexible and can be delivered in the workplace or through BIIAB centres. People who pass this award will receive a nationally recognised qualification.”
The ECA (level 1) covers personal hygiene, work clothing, basic knife skills, storage and preparation of food, sandwich making, food presentation, wastage, recycling and disposal, use and cleaning of basic kitchen machinery, cleaning of floors, walls and workstations, and temperature monitoring and recording. It is available from 1st June – prices £15 for the workbook and £15 for the assessment.
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