Professional Cookery Qualification
The Capital Hotel School and Training Academy is one of South Africa’s leading training institutions for Professional Cookery. CHS offers a comprehensive professional cookery course that will equip budding chefs with the skills to build an excellent career in the challenging field of international cuisine.
The course is developed to provide students with fundamental grounding in all disciplines relating to the production of top quality cuisine and the ability to manage a kitchen, The Capital Hotel School and Training Academy offers unparalleled opportunities to acquire both theoretical knowledge and carefully monitored practical training.
Only aspirant chefs who wish to excel in their chosen career, who are committed, dynamic and have a desire to produce food of the highest standard and quality should apply.
The minimum entry age is 17 and applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or recognised equivalent. Applicants are to submit copies of any relevant results and/or certificates, as well as a copy of their CV and identity document. Final selection is based on a personal interview with the student and his/her parents/guardian and the results of an aptitude testing process.
Only a limited number of students will be accepted to ensure that each one receives the personal attention and practical experience required in this dynamic industry.
Far More Than Just Cooking
On successful completion of this qualification you will, over and above the food preparation and cooking aspects of the course, also have proven competence in the following:
- Drink and Table Service
- Customer service
- Business communication
- Workplace relationship skills
- Health, hygiene and safety
- How to identify work opportunities and apply for a job
- First Aid
- Handling and storage of food
- Stock control systems
- Food costing
- Recipe and menu development and implementation
- Self and staff development
- Inducting, monitoring and assessing of staff
- Problem solving in the workplace
- Cultural Diversity
Get In Touch
- 919 Church Street (between Hill & Orient Street)
- Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0083, South Africa
- (012) 430 5539
- info@capitalhotelschool.co.za
