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Hospitality and Catering - Level 3 

Coming from Level 2 to Level 3, I get to do more including cooking a lot more fun food, and get a lot more responsibility which is really good. At West Notts, we have Refined, our restaurant, which is amazing. In my area (the kitchens), we’ve got three main kitchens: Kitchen one is where you run service for the food, and kitchens two and three are for prep for service and for workshops where you get to develop dishes.

 

We had a guest speaker come in last year who has won medals for cooking for England.

For my work placement last year, I went to a little café where I already worked, and got to go in the kitchens every Wednesday. This year, I’m at the same café but I’m going to be in the kitchens full-time every weekend and Friday evenings.

Why choose us?

Excellent student support services

We’ve got a great student support network offering advice and guidance on careers and future employment, finance, health and welfare, additional learning support and much more.

Getting here couldn’t be easier!

Whether you travel by bus, train or on foot there are many different transport options available. You can also unleash your freedom with the West Notts College Travel Scheme which provides a flexible and great value bus travel service.

Campuses across Mansfield and Ashfield

We have eight campuses each boasting a number of state-of-the-art facilities.

Strong industry links

We’re always investing in college facilities to make sure you have access to the most up-to-date, industry-standard equipment. Our strong links with employers means you can secure work placements as part of your wider learning – providing you with vital industry experience and employability skills, getting you ready for the world of work.

Tutors who really know their industry

Most have worked in the industry they're teaching, so you'll learn the skills employers are looking for. They'll support and encourage you to achieve the best results possible.

LGBTQ+ celebration

We proudly celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity, including Pride. Our college is a supportive community that welcomes and embraces individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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