Professional Cookery

Job Advert Summary    

12 months starting approx 1 July 2024

• This programme is perfect for unemployed South African youth 18-28 years with a passion for the hospitality industry. This programme brings together elements of food and drink preparation as well as supervision.

Modules include:

• Describe the sectors of the hospitality, travel and tourism industries
• Maintain A Secure Working Environment
• Maintain A Safe Working Environment
• Provide First Aid
• Maintain Health, Hygiene and a Professional Appearance
• Maintain Hygiene in Food Preparation, Cooking and Storage
• Handle and Maintain Knives
• Clean food production areas and equipment
• Clean food production areas, equipment and utensils
• Clean & store crockery and cutlery
• Maintain and promote food hygiene in the kitchen
• Maintain the cleaning programme for own area of responsibility
• Maintain the cleaning programme for kitchen areas and equipment
• Handle and store food
• Handle and maintain utensils & equipment
• Accept and store food deliveries
• Maintain the receipt, storage and issue of goods
• Maintain food production operations
• Maintain food production quality control systems, procedures and specifications
• Maintain supply levels
• Prepare and cook basic soups and sauces
• Prepare and cook basic meat and poultry
• Prepare fruit for hot and cold dishes
• Prepare vegetables for hot and cold dishes
• Prepare and cook basic fruit dishes
• Prepare and cook basic vegetables for hot and cold dishes
• Prepare and cook basic vegetable protein dishes

Minimum Requirements    

• South African citizen
• 18-28 years old
• Grade 12 / Matric
• Reside in Cape Town Westerrn Cape or surrounding areas

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Attend scheduled learning interventions and workplace experential learning.