Level 1 Hospitality The basic introduction into culinary and beverage preparation and service

Level 1 Hospitality is a gateway into 

1. Vocational Hospitality, barista, bar tender, front of house, hotel management.
2. Hospitality apprenticeships
3. Health and Safety within the food industry
4. Food Technology - University pathways

Students at Level 1 are expected to produce food and beverages within an authentic environment, according to Level 2 commercial standards.  Students are required to be committed to practising the Food Safety Standards of New Zealand - short nails, no nail polish or false nails are permitted, jewellery is to be removed, hard covered shoes to protect the feet are required, hair is to be tied back, hair nets are required to be worn and clean aprons to be worn.  

Learn and practice the basic techniques and processes in cookery, presenting products that consistently meet level 2 criteria.

Hospitality students at Papakura High School have a well-equipped, purposely built and fully functioning catering kitchen and barista machine for vocational learning and assessment.