
ASSISTANT CHEF SKILLS PROGRAMME
Description
Each person that will successfully achieve this programme will be enabled to:
- Assisting in a carvery and buffet service, operating a PC and handle and maintain knifes.
- Basic food preparation skills such as cooking pasta, fish, meat and eggs are also covered.
- Safety and security in the working environment is developed, as well as telephone skills, maintaining personal and kitchen hygiene and internal relationships within the organization.
- Developing one to view this programme as an entry point to a further career in hospitality.
Programme Purpose
- The purpose of this programme is to develop learners in a variety of personal, organizational and vocational skills in order to fulfill the function of an assistant Chef.
Entry Requirements
Learners do not require prior learning, but a minimum of NQF level 2 literacy and numeracy is recommended.
Workplace Requirements
- Must be working as an assistant chef
- Work in an environment which is restaurants, hotels, cafes and coffee shops
- Access to a kitchen and equipment
- Access to telephone
- Access to customers