News reports on the school drop-out rate in South Africa paint a bleak future for the youth of this country. Accordingly, the drop-out rate of 250 000 tripled during the COVID-19 period to 750 000. This means many study directions remain closed for those learners. You might be one of those learners or perhaps you may already work in the culinary industry but wish to improve your career prospects. Even if you haven’t completed your matric, there’s still hope. An exciting career in the culinary arts awaits you upon completion of one of our professional cooking courses.
If you have not finished Matric but have completed a National Qualification (Level 1) with Grade 10 Mathematics, you can enrol for the CHS professional cooking course.
This will enable you to start your career towards becoming a fully qualified chef with a recognised qualification. Few professional cooking courses prepare you so well for the workplace as the Professional Cook Qualification presented at CHS does. The full-time, one-year course provides the foundation you need for a bright future in the culinary world.
You’ll learn how to prepare the cooking area, food production, and commodities. You’ll also be taught how to communicate with the kitchen staff and assist them in their duties. In addition, the course consists of food preparation and cooking, assembling the correct food items, using the right methods, and ensuring that organisational requirements are met. You’ll also gain essential food serving skills, learn about kitchen and food hygiene, and more.
Completing these cooking courses will equip you with several recognised qualifications, which will open career doors in the culinary industry. What sets these courses apart are the additional certificates you receive in computer literacy, first aid, and firefighting. You can find work as a cook, kitchen hand, food handler, server, food blogger, catering assistant, or kitchen manager.
As part of your training, you will get the opportunity to work at selected world-class lodges, catering companies, restaurants, or hotel kitchens. You might also get the chance to prepare food for an event. With CHS coaching and mentoring available to prepare you for entering your first job, you will receive all the support you need to kickstart and build a successful career in the culinary arts. With practical experience to add to your CV in addition to sought-after qualifications, you will be fully equipped to showcase your culinary prowess in a range of jobs.
Whether you want to open your own coffee shop or ensure you have permanent employment, start with the right qualification.
A CHS Qualification Can Kickstart Your Career Success
Visit the FAQ section, as well as the Why CHS. Reach out if you need more assistance and information about CHS’s comprehensive range of cooking courses in Pretoria.
Apply now to secure your spot at CHS.