Starting Out in Pub Kitchen Hospitality
Kitchen porter jobs are one of the most important roles in any professional kitchen. Often seen as an entry point into hospitality, this position plays a vital part in keeping kitchens running smoothly. For anyone looking to start a career in the food and hospitality industry, becoming a kitchen porter offers hands-on experience, steady work, […]
Faye Szpytma: Road to Head Chef
When Faye Szpytma joined Sodexo as their very first Chef Apprentice at Colchester PFI, none of them could have predicted just how quickly she would become one of their brightest rising stars. Today, she stands as a powerful example of how passion, opportunity and the right support can unlock extraordinary potential — and her story […]
The SHEF Movement: Celebrating Female Chefs
Across the hospitality industry, women continue to face barriers to progression and visibility in professional kitchens. The SHEF Movement, led by the HIT Chef Academy, part of HIT Training, is working to change that. The SHEF Movement is an ongoing initiative designed to celebrate, amplify and support female chefs at every stage of their careers; […]
Health & Safety in a Food Environment
This course aims to provide food handlers and those working in a food environment with the relevant knowledge needed to adhere to the requirements placed by The Health and Safety at Work Act.
Food Safety Awareness
Understand food safety legislation and ensure the company’s HACCP food safety management system is adhered to and followed.
Food Allergy and Intolerance Training
Interactive training has been developed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) food industry organisations and businesses, consumers and others who would like to learn more about food allergies and how to handle allergens safely.
Lily-Rose Brylka: Commis Chef
After working front of house as a Food and Beverage Assistant, Lily-Rose Brylka realised her true passion was in the kitchen. Inspired by the creativity and pace of the culinary world, she decided to take the next step in her career and begin her Commis Chef Apprenticeship with HIT Training. “I wanted to do something […]
Senior Culinary Chef
This programme gives senior culinary chefs the opportunity to develop new recipes, products and product lines that meet specification briefs in line with the organisation’s vision, values and objectives.
Chef De Partie
This comprehensive programme gives chefs a chance to gain vital industry experience and the opportunity to advance their career under the guidance of industry experts.
Commis Chef
This programme is aimed at the most junior culinary role and its primary objective is to teach a range of key skills on the job.