Sustainable Training
For Caterers

NCASS Training are soon to release an online training course tackling sustainability in catering. The course has been developed in partnership with The Sustainable Restaurant Association and aims to improve sustainability in the industry.

The course will be available at www.ncasstraining.co.uk and once completed the trainee will receive a laminated certificate which is posted next working day. The courses are also accredited by City & Guilds.

Course Content

A brief overview of what to expect from the course can be found below;

SUSTAINABLE SOURCING
Local
What is local'produce?
Environmental and business benefits of sourcing locally
Vegetables & fruit
Meat & dairy
Wine, beer and soft drinks 

Seasonal
What is seasonal produce?
Environmental and business benefits of sourcing seasonal produce
Menu planning and techniques for seasonal cooking
Useful tools

Sustainable seafood
What is sustainable seafood?
Environmental and business benefits of sourcing sustainable seafood
Writing / following a sustainable seafood policy
Questions to ask your supplier  / management
Useful tools

 Free range, organic and high welfare meat
What is free range, organic and high welfare?
Environmental and business benefits of sourcing free range, organic and/or high welfare produce
Writing / following a sustainable sourcing policy
Questions to ask your supplier / management

Fairtrade / fairly traded goods
What is Fairtrade  and fairly traded?
Environmental, social and business benefits of sourcing Fairtrade or fairly traded products
Questions to ask your supplier / management

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Fair treatment of staff
What is fair treatment of staff?
The social and business benefits of providing fair work conditions for staff
Tipping and service charges
Training and additional work benefits

Nutrition and health
What does nutrition and health mean?
The social and business benefits of being aware of nutrition and health
Menu planning, portions and cooking methods
Awareness of allergies and dietary requirements 

Community support
In which ways can caterers support their surrounding community?
The social and business benefits of working with the surrounding community
Working with primary or high schools, or catering colleges
Supporting local charities and national charities
Participation in catering business or industry associations

Marketing your sustainability
What is responsible marketing?
The social and business benefits of communicating your sustainability in a responsible way
Techniques and tips for responsible marketing

 ENVIRONMENTAL BEST PRACTICE

Supply chain
What is a sustainable supply chain?
Environmental and business benefits of developing a sustainable supply chain
Working with your supplier (and other caterers?) on route planning and logistics
Packaging, reusable crates and boxes 
Questions to ask your supplier

Waste management
What is best practice waste management?
Environmental and business benefits of responsible waste management
Recycling and waste oil
Food scraps
Questions to ask your building manager  / events organiser

Workplace resources
What are sustainable workplace resources?
Environmental and business benefits of sourcing sustainable resources
Sustainability agreements with suppliers of work resources
Questions to ask your building manager  / events organiser

Energy efficiency
What is energy efficiency?
Environmental and business benefits of energy efficiency
Carbon footprints
Renewable energy
Energy-efficient catering equipment
Energy-saving staff practices
Questions to ask your building manager  / events organiser

Water conservation
What is water conservation?
Environmental and business benefits of water conservation
Water-efficient catering equipment
Water-saving staff practices
Rainwater and grey water
Questions to ask your building manager  / events organiser

Find out more

If you would like to find out more about the new course visit 
ourr training website by clicking here