St Helens College | 2024 School Leavers' Prospectus

Industry Links *Salary data collected from various sources, see page 106 for details, July 2023 Head Chef £23k - £50k Sommelier £24k - £32k Chef DeRang £15k - £25k CateringManager £18k - £30k SousChef £22k - £30k RestaurantManager £18k - £28k Visit www.sthelens.ac.uk/catering- hospitality for more information TownCentre Campus As visitor numbers continue to grow rapidly in the Liverpool City Region, this provides a great opportunity for you to launch your own business, or be part of a creative team, in a fast-paced and innovative industry. You will develop your practical skills in our training kitchens, preparing, cooking and finishing complex dishes, from fish andmeat to shellfish. You will alsomaster the art of hot and cold desserts. We are proud of our links with top chefs, withmany of our students going on towork at reputable restaurants such as The Art School Liverpool and Panoramic 34. 52 Level 3 Professional Cookery students enjoyed a private dinner with Chef Patron, Paul Askew, at his Liverpool fine dining restaurant, The Art School. The students received an exclusive tour of their kitchens, wine cellar, and private dining room, where they enjoyed a delicious 5-coursemeal, including summer mocktails on arrival! Catering students put their skills into practice at the Marina Dalglish Ball at Knowsley Hall. They worked alongside Knowsley Hall’s Head Chef, Gareth Boulton, and his team to create a selection of delicious canapés and courses for guests at the renowned event. Students accompanied top chef and local councillor, James Holden at Rainford Village Hall for a Gala Dinner in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III. Nine students volunteered their time to work alongside James, preparing and serving a four- course dining experience. Students worked alongside chefs from the British Army to create a three-course meal using simple ingredients fromarmy ration packs, which are used in the field to feed up to 10 people for a week! Catering andHospitality 53