SHARPEN YOUR COOKING SKILLS….

Occupational Certificate: Chef

This programme prepares students in a very practically-orientated environment, to become a skilled and professional Chef. Dedicated, Chef Lecturers, spend a lot of time nurturing and developing our young chefs to succeed in the fast-paced culinary world.

The Occupational Certificate: Chef, will be the only nationally recognised qualification for professional chefs in South Africa.

Duration of the programme: 3 years full time study.

On campus, 70% of the study time is dedicated to practical work, with the remainder of the time focusing on the theoretical side.

The Academy will place our students in one of our renown Guvon Hotels or other exceptional hotel properties. Students are supported throughout this period.

Final Practical Competency (Trade Test): The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION

Yes, as an additional option students can elect to simultaneously enrol for the international awards in Professional Cookery offered by the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) in the United Kingdom.

OVERVIEW OF SUBJECTS

• Planning and developing recipes and menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies.
• Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dieticians, kitchen and waiting staff.
• Supervising and coordinating the activities of cooks and other workers engaged in food preparation.
• Inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Determining how food should be presented, and creating decorative food displays.
• Preparing, seasoning and cooking specialty foods and complex dishes.

Get “the edge” with this qualification which includes workplace learning and the national trade test

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

Email:  info@guvonacademy.co.za
Call:  (011) 568 4967
Whatsapp: 066 221 7591

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