Programme Overview
Aspiring chefs are provided with a fundamental grounding in all disciplines relating to the planning, organising, and executing of the preparation, cooking, and finishing of food in hospitality and catering establishments. This qualification provides a direct pathway from entry level as a Kitchen Hand to qualifying as a Chef.
OFQUAL & Highfield International
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OFQUAL) is a global leader in compliance and work-based learning and apprenticeship qualifications and one of the UK’s most recognisable awarding organisations. Highfield International Qualifications offered by CHS Hotel School are regulated by OFQUAL.
No one is born a great cook; one learns by doing – Julia Child
Learning Outcomes
Your journey to becoming a highly skilled Chef starts here!
- Prepare for food production, associated areas, commodities, staff, and the cooking environment.
- Communicate with and assist other kitchen personnel.
- Prepare, cook, and assemble specific food items using the correct method and techniques to meet customer and organisational requirements.
- Assist kitchen and service staff to prepare and serve food and clean service areas.
- Hygienically prepare and assemble food and clean food preparation areas.
Work Integrated Learning
Practical Training Offsite
As a result of our high standards and industry recognition, CHS Hotel School is one of the very few tertiary institutions to guarantee work-integrated learning at a variety of reputable hotels, restaurants, guest houses and conference centres in and around Pretoria. We place, roster, and rotate each student and evaluate off-campus practical training regularly.
Work-integrated learning, which is prescribed in the curriculum, takes place under close supervision and according to a roster to complement theoretical studies and prepare learners for the workplace.