Cooking Classes
Introduction:
Does the challenge of cooking the finest food appeal to you? Would you like to work in some of the best restaurants locally and around the world? There are so many options available, but in a few years they could lead you to running the best kitchens in the world. Look no further, register for this Diploma. Cooking methods, knife skills, meat and fish fabrication, linked up with your own creativity, will form the ground work of becoming the next big name in the industry.
Career Opportunities:
This qualification gives you the skills to become an executive chef after a few years industry experience. You will be able to work in top hotels, restaurants and banqueting facilities, be able to manage people and have time to plan menus using the newest, freshest ingredients available. Travelling the world with this diploma will enable you to work as a private chef in the industry, as well as equip you to start your own culinary business.
Entry Requirements:
City & Guilds Certificate or Grade 12 with 2 years industry experience
Program Outline:
Certificate
Food hygiene and safety level 1
Costing
French and kitchen terminology
Food nutrition
Food preparation methods
Basic pastry techniques
Cooking methods
Please note that students will have the option to write the Certificate exams at their own cost.
Diploma
Food hygiene and safety level 2
Budgeting, cost control and menu development
Dietetics’ and nutrition level 2
Kitchen development and design
Preparation, cooking and service of: Meat and poultry, fish and shellfish, stocks, sauces and soups, pulse and vegetable dishes, farinaceous, pasta and rice, cold preparation dishes, egg
dishes and savouries
Pastry
French and kitchen terminology
Certification:
City & Guilds – Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking Capsicum Certificate of Attendance
