Assistant Chef NQF Level 2

About this course
This hands-on training course covers the main aspects of catering.

Admission requirements
You qualify for admission if you passed Grade 9 (preferance given to Grade 12) or have previous catering experience.

Job opportunities
Our hands-on training prepares you to work in the following sectors of the food industry:

• Guesthouses
• Bed-and-breakfasts establishments
• Hotels
• Fast food outlets
• Private catering companies
• Restaurants

You’ll also be trained to:

• Service catering contracts
• Start your own business

In-depth description
Students are instructed in the following:

• Food preparation and cooking across the full range
• Knife skills
• Food service (e.g. how to set tables and serve food)
• Menu planning, recipes and recipe costing
• Basic entrepreneurial skills (including marketing and costing)
• Introductory computer skills (spreadsheets and word processing)
• Generic essentials such as personal health, hygiene and workplace safety
• First Aid

Course dates
Please contact us for course dates and timetables.

Qualification
On successful completion students obtain an NQF Level 2 qualification entitled Catering Course: Assistant Chef

Where is this programme offered?

 This programme is offered at Khayelitsha and Muizenberg Campus