Food and Beverage Service – Career Planet https://careerplanet.co.za Welcome to a World of opportunities Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:43:32 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.10 https://careerplanet.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cp-icon-150x150.png Food and Beverage Service – Career Planet https://careerplanet.co.za 32 32 Chef https://careerplanet.co.za/careers-listing/chef/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chef Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:43:32 +0000 http://edevstage.co.za/cp/careers-listing/chef/ OFO No: 343401


Other names for a Chef:

  • Chef De Partie
  • Commis Chef
  • Demi Chef
  • Executive Chef
  • Head Chef
  • Pastry Chef
  • Saucier
  • Second Chef
  • Sous Chef

CLICK HERE

Youtube clip – All about the career of a Chef


CLICK HERE

Youtube clip – Cafeteria Cooking

For training options in South Africa – scroll down

CLICK HERE

To meet Bonga Ngxingwa – Demi Chef at Nobu Restaurant, Cape Town

 

What is a Chef?

A Chef usually runs or is in charge of a kitchen in a restaurant, hotel, school, hospital, old-aged home, university, cruise ship, resort etc. 

They are in charge of the kitchen staff, preparing menus, ordering supplies and preparing the food.

Chefs work particularly long hours. This profession demands passion and dedication.

CLICK HERE   

To meet Chef, Matt Manning
to learn more about his cooking career

 

There are different ranks of Chefs:   

  • Commis Chef

usually works under a Chef de Partie – preparing food and learning basic cooking skills

  • Chef de Partie

is a junior Chef, usually in charge of one aspect of the kitchen like sauces, vegetables, soups, or salads etc

  • Demi Chef

also known as a Line Chef – job can be varied – ranging from meal preparation to budgeting to training employees

  • Second Chef/Sous Chef

is usually second in command of the kitchen

  • Executive Chef

also known as Head Chef is in charge of the kitchen. They manage the kitchen staff, plan menus, work out budgets and pricing and are generally involved in the business side of the establishment as well as the cooking.

What does a Chef do?

  • plans menus
  • works out pricing
  • works out staff rosters/shifts/schedules
  • plans food preparations
  • orders supplies and keeps stock
  • trains other members of kitchen staff
  • enforces health and safety regulations
  • creates new dishes
  • stores food correctly

Are you … ?

  • extremely passionate about food?
  • willing to work long and unusual hours, including weekends and late at night?
  • able to stand for long periods at a time?
  • a person with a good sense of taste?
  • able to read and write?
  • a person with basic mathematical skills?
  • a team player?
  • able to work under extreme stress?
  • good with your hands?
  • creative?

How do I become a Chef?

It’s a longer way round, but you could start off as a kitchen hand or dishwasher in a restaurant or hotel. See under Dishwasher  on our website for more details. 

As a dishwasher, the head Chef might notice your hard work and get you to help them in the kitchen. 

From here, you can collect all the skills necessary to become an assistant chef and then work towards becoming a Head Chef.

BASIC CHEF & COOKING COURSES

Many TVET (FET) colleges, Universities of Technology and specialised ‘hospitality’ institutions offer various cooking / chef courses.

For example:

  • Assistant Chef  Training
  • Professional Cookery Training 
  • Hospitality Management: Professional Cookery

TRAINING:

  • CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
  • Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
  • To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
  • CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

 

Other routes to take:

PATH 1

  • Apprenticeship
  • Trade Test

PATH 2

  • Learnership – Professional Cookery NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
  • Trade Test

PATH 3

  • National Certificate in Food and Beverage Services (NQF Level 2, 3 and 4)
  • These can be completed at many TVET (FET) colleges. Check your local college to see what they offer.
  • Trade Test

PATH 4

  • Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (NQF Level 3)
  • Certificate in Food Service Supervision (NQF Level 4)
  • Trade Test

PATH 5

  • Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (NQF Level 3)
  • Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (NQF Level 3)
  • Trade Test

PATH 6

  • National Certificate: Food Services: N2 and N3
  • Workplace experience
  • Trade Test

PATH 7

  • RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) for Artisans: CLICK HERE
  • If you have already been working a long time as a Chef without qualifications, you may be able to get your qualification through RPL
  • Trade Test


OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER : Caterer … or … Pastry Chef … or … Baker

Is becoming a Chef the right career choice for me?

 


 


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Pastry Chef https://careerplanet.co.za/careers-listing/pastry-chef/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pastry-chef Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:43:32 +0000 http://edevstage.co.za/cp/careers-listing/pastry-chef/ What is a Pastry Chef?

Pastry Chefs are in demand!

Here’s a finger-licking, sweet job for you!  If you have a passion for food, particularly pastries, desserts, breads and other baked goods, then becoming a Pastry Chef may be the job for you.

They are usually employed in large hotels, in upmarket restaurants and in bakeries.

Some Pastry Chefs work on cruise liners – so, this job, could take you to interesting places around the world!

A Pastry Chef can also be called a confectioner.  Some Pastry Chefs may even consider doing extra training so that they can become chocolatiers as well.

The more training you have, the more employable you will become.

What does a Pastry Chef do?

  • meeting and discussing details and plans with the head chef
  • planning the menus
  • designing, making and tasting new dishes
  • keeping stock and ordering stock
  • preparing the menu dishes, baking breads and making desserts etc
  • researching in cookery books and magazines to get inspired
  • constantly upgrading training and experience

Are you … ?

  • crazy about food and working with food?
  • creative?
  • a person with a strong personality?
  • a person who has a taste for flavours?
  • organised?
  • a good communicator?
  • good with your hands?
  • detail orientated?
  • a person who takes pride in their work?
  • able to work under extreme stress?
  • a team player

How do I become a Pastry Chef?

There are different options to take:

Education and Training Colleges (FET) may offer programmes for specific Trade or Skills: eg. Pastry Chef.

Visit the Career Planet Training Institutions page to find your nearest FET College.

For example: 

  • ORBIT FET COLLEGE:

http://www.orbitcollege.co.za/

 

Private institutions:

  • PRUE LEITH:

http://www.prueleith.co.za/article/pastry-chef-courses/#.UFBKViJ4O_0

  • CAPSICUM CULINARY SCHOOL:

Offers day courses, part-time and a full time Diplomas in Patisserie
http://www.capsicumcooking.com/courses.htm

  • FBI CHEF SCHOOL & PATISSERIE ACADEMY:

Offers a 6 month Diploma in Patisserie and a 1 year Advanced Diploma in Patisserie
http://www.fbichefschool.co.za/full-time-courses/

  • SOUTH AFRICAN CHEFS ASSOCIATION:

http://www.saca.co.za/

 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Chef and Caterer  

Is becoming a Pastry Chef the right career choice for me?

See below for more info.

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Waiter / Waitress / Waitron https://careerplanet.co.za/careers-listing/waiter-waitress-waitron/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=waiter-waitress-waitron Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:43:14 +0000 http://edevstage.co.za/cp/careers-listing/waiter-waitress-waitron/ What is a Waitress, Waiter or Waitron?

They usually work in restaurants, coffee shops, bars and hotels.

Common duties include taking customer orders, serving food and beverages, clearing and setting tables and preparing the bills.

Some Waitrons work part-time to supplement their monthly income, while others wait tables full time.

Those waitering in ‘fine-dining’ establishments can make a lot of money with tips, but to get a job in one of these places takes a lot of experience. 

They will also need to work alongside the Chef to understand the dishes, what ingredients and processes were used so that they can describe them perfectly to the customers.

What does a Waitress, Waiter or Waitron do?

  • set tables before guests arrive and after guests leave
  • greetcustomers and seat them in smoking or non-smoking areas
  • deliver menus and inform customers about the ‘specials of the day’
  • take drink and dinner orders
  • place order in the kitchen or type it on a computer which will go through to kitchen
  • constantly being alert – refreshing customers’ drinks and other requirements
  • serve food
  • prepare the bill

Are you … ?

  • a peoples’ person?
  • cheerful, polite and positive?
  • neat and tidy?
  • a multi-tasker?
  • a quick thinker?
  • able to read and write?
  • able to speak clearly?
  • a good listener?
  • willing to work long hours – including weekends?
  • able to take criticism – some customers can be very difficult?

How do I become a Waitress, Waiter or Waitron?

Most Waiters and Waitresses start off being trained on-the-job whether in a fast-food restaurant or coffee shop. 

One then moves up to working in a small restaurant to get some experience dealing with the public and serving food, before heading up the ladder to become a waitron in a fancy restaurant or hotel.  However, some hotels and restaurants will train you too if you have the ‘personality’ and drive to work for their company.

Attending some training in this area, to improve your skills, will always be an advantage and will get you ahead of the rest. 

For example:

  • SAM HOSPITALITY ACADEMY & CONSULTING: (Benoni)

Offers a 5 day short course in Hotel Restaurant Skills  

http://www.samhospitality.co.za/index.php/features

 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Restaurant Host/Hostess and Wine Steward/Sommelier

Is becoming a Waitress, Waiter or Waitron the right career choice for me?

See below for more info.


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Wine Steward / Sommelier https://careerplanet.co.za/careers-listing/wine-steward-sommelier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wine-steward-sommelier Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:42:19 +0000 http://edevstage.co.za/cp/careers-listing/wine-steward-sommelier/ What is a Wine Steward or Sommelier?

A Wine Steward or Sommelier is a wine professional who works in a fine-dining restaurant or in an upmarket hotel. 

They are trained and knowledgeable on all aspects of wine making as well as wine & food pairing.  They are much more informed than a wine waiter.

Their most important work is that of wine buying, wine storage, cellar rotation and expert advice and service to consumers. 

Wine Stewards/Sommeliers play a key role in restaurants and can seriously enhance an establishment’s reputation.

What does a Wine Steward or Sommelier do?

  • developing appropriate wine lists for the establishment
  • training other restaurant staff
  • taking delivery of wine and being responsible for its storage
  • working with the chef and the team to ‘pair’ wine with the food
  • collecting and researching: how food and wine and other alcohols harmonise with food
  • being sensitive to customers budget restraints
  • constantly researching new wines etc
  • attending wine tastings

Are you … ?

  • extremely passionate about wine?
  • looking to work in the hospitality industry?
  • a person with a good sense of taste and smell?
  • neat and tidy?
  • professional?
  • responsible?
  • a team player?

How do I become a Wine Steward or Sommelier?

  • CAPE WINE ACADEMY

Offers a 7-module course:  Cape Sommelier Course.  Successful candidates will receive both a certificate and an official badge Cape Sommelier

http://www.capewineacademy.co.za/capesommelier.htm 

Minimum requirements: 

3 years of practical experience in the hospitality industry

  • UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH

Offers a BScAgric in Viticulture and Oenology

http://www.maties.com/under-graduate-prospectus/agrisciences/food-and-wine-production-systems/bscagric-in-viticulture-and-oenology.html 

Minimum requirements:
Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL and MAT 
NSC an aggregate of at least 55% (excluding Life Orientation)
50-59% English or Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language)
50-59% Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences
OR 40-49% Physical Sciences and 70-79% Agricultural Sciences

 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Viticulturist and Food & Beverage Manager

Is becoming a Wine Steward / Sommelier the right career choice for me?

See below for more info.

 

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Food Services Manager https://careerplanet.co.za/careers-listing/food-services-manager/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=food-services-manager Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:41:31 +0000 http://edevstage.co.za/cp/careers-listing/food-services-manager2/  

 

OFO No:

 

 

 

 

What is a Food Services Manager?

A Food Services Manager is a person who is responsible for managing and co-ordinating the supply of food to a large number of people.

They usually work in places like hotels, hospitals and in large restaurants and catering companies, airports, etc.

What does a Food Services Manager do?

  • compiles and plans menus
  • sticks to and work within budgets
  • arranges catering for functions
  • makes sure food looks attractive
  • ensures quality control
  • keeps control of stock and storage
  • adheres to safety standards
  • ensures excellent hygiene
  • recruits, trains and manages staff
  • works with dieticians, eg. in hospitals
  • keeps records

Are you … ?

  • interested in the food and hospitality industry?
  • self-disciplined?
  • a person with good leadership qualities?
  • a good communicator?
  • organised?
  • able to deal with stress and pressure?
  • a quick thinker?
  • professional?
  • able to deal with difficult guests/customers?

How do I become a Food Services Manager?

For example:

These 2 universities of technology offer a 3 year National Diploma in Hospitality: Food & Beverage as well as a BTech if you want to continue your studies:

  • CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY: (CPUT)
  • VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

There are many colleges (public and private) as well as specialised hotel schools that offer courses in Food & Beverage Management.

TRAINING:

  • CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
  • Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
  • To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
  • CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

 

Obviously, a Food Services Manager holds a very senior position the hospitality industry. This usually comes with loads of work experience in  as well as having a varied skill set. A lot of Food Services Managers will have some form of hospitality qualification. They might even have more than one.

Example:

A person might start out as a qualified Chef and after working in a hotel for a few years, move on up to Food Services Manager and then onto becoming a Hotel Manager. During this time, the person may be doing online business management or other relevant courses to improve their skills. It will depend on how ambitious you are on how hard you push yourself.

 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Food and Beverage Manager … or … Restaurant Manager

Is becoming a Food Services Manager the right career choice for me?

 


 

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Food and Beverage Manager https://careerplanet.co.za/careers-listing/food-and-beverage-manager/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=food-and-beverage-manager Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:41:30 +0000 http://edevstage.co.za/cp/careers-listing/food-and-beverage-manager/  

 

OFO No: 141201

 

 

 

 

Other names for Food & Beverage Manager:

  • Bistro Manager
  • Cafeteria Manager
  • Canteen Manager
  • Caterer
  • Catering Manager
  • Food and Beverage Manager
  • Food Services Manager
  • Internet Cafe Manager
  • Mess Manager
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Restaurateur

What is a Food & Beverage Manager?

A Food & Beverage Manager usually works in the hospitality industry eg: in a hotel, large restaurant or in a big company which has their own kitchens etc. 

They are in charge of ordering all the food and beverages.

Managing the finances for this department also is part of their job description.

They would also research foods, beverages and the suppliers with regard to quality and pricing before ordering.  They may even have to handle the transport of these goods.

What does a Food & Beverage Manager do?

  • keeps tabs on, controls and re-orders food and beverage stock
  • stores goods safely and hygienically
  • negotiates and works with food and beverage suppliers
  • keeps up to date with food and beverage costs
  • designs and implements improvements when necessary
  • trains, manages and liaises with staff
  • ensures that safety and hygiene is maintained at all times
  • resolves complaints from guests
  • researches and compiles business plans
  • keeps and monitors financial reports and performance
  • co-ordinates all promotions and advertising requirements

Are you … ?

  • a person with a head for business?
  • good at mathematics?
  • organised?
  • a good negotiator?
  • safety and health conscious?
  • a person with good administrative skills?
  • a peoples person?

How do I become a Food & Beverage Manager?

Many institutions (universities, universities of technologies and colleges) offer diplomas in Food & Beverage Management.

Some of these institutions are public and some are private.

PATH 1

  • Hospitality qualification
  • Workplace experience

PATH 2

National Diploma in Hospitality Management

  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology
  • Central University of Technology
  • Durban University of Technology
  • Tshwane University of Technology
  • University of Johannesburg
  • Vaal University of Technology
  • Walter Sisulu University

PATH 3

National Diploma in Hospitality Management / or a relevant degree

Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality Management

  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
  • University of Venda

PATH 4

National Diploma in Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Hospitality Management

  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology
  • Central University of Technology
  • Durban University of Technology
  • Tshwane University of Technology
  • University of Johannesburg

 

TRAINING:

  • CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
  • Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
  • To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
  • CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

 

Obviously, a Food & Beverage Manager holds a very senior position at the hotel. This usually comes with loads of work experience in the hospitality industry as well as having a varied skill set. A lot of Food & Beverage Managers will have some form of hospitality qualification. They might even have more than one.

Example:

A person might start out as a qualified Chef and after working in a hotel for a few years, move on up to Food & Beverage Manager and then onto becoming a Hotel Manager. During this time, the person may be doing online business management or other relevant courses to improve their skills. It will depend on how ambitious you are on how hard you push yourself.

 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Restaurant Manager … or … Hotel Manager

Is becoming a Food & Beverage Manager the right career choice for me?

 


 

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Restaurant Manager https://careerplanet.co.za/careers-listing/restaurant-manager/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restaurant-manager Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:40:55 +0000 http://edevstage.co.za/cp/careers-listing/restaurant-manager2/  

 

OFO No: 141201

 

 

 

 

Other names for Restaurant Manager:

  • Bistro Manager
  • Cafeteria Manager
  • Canteen Manager
  • Caterer
  • Catering Manager
  • Food and Beverage Manager
  • Food Services Manager
  • Internet Cafe Manager
  • Mess Manager
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Restaurateur

What is a Restaurant Manager?

Restaurant Managers operate for others or run their own restaurants.

They are responsible for the quality and reputation of the restaurant. They handle a wide range of administrative and HR duties, including hiring staff and training staff to provide quality food and service.

In smaller restaurants, Managers may also be responsible for managing staff contracts and salaries.

What does a Restaurant Manager do?

  • supervises the running of the restaurant
  • plans menus
  • manages costing and menu pricing
  • oversees quality in food preparation
  • orders food supplies
  • handles food and beverage deliveries
  • checks the quality of all meat, fruit and vegetables that are served in the restaurant
  • trains and managing staff
  • deals with customer complaints

Are you … ?

  • interested in the restaurant industry?
  • willing to work long and unusual hours?
  • a peoples’ person?
  • diplomatic?
  • organised?
  • a good manager?
  • detail orientated?
  • quality driven?
  • a team player?

How do I become a Restaurant Manager?

There are basically 2 ways to become a Restaurant Manager:

  • You could start off as a ‘Waitress/Waiter or Waitron’ (check on our website for more details) and from here try and collect as much experience as possible. You can then aim to become the Head Waitron. Again, if you work hard and show initiative – you could end up working as the Host/Hostess (check on our website for more details). After many years of collecting experience you may find yourself in charge of a restaurant:  a Restaurant Manager!
  • Or you could skip a few rungs of the ladder and study a variety of courses in hospitality management. This training may help you jump ahead of the rest when it comes to finding a job. You will probably still start at the bottom so you can get experience but you will probably get promoted a lot quicker.

You can do various courses and diplomas in hospitality managment, restaurant management, food & beverage management etc at many local training institutions.

PATH 1

Hospitality qualification

Workplace experience

PATH 2

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Hospitality Management

  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology
  • Central University of Technology
  • Durban University of Technology
  • Tshwane University of Technology
  • University of Johannesburg
  • Walter Sisulu University

Workplace experience

PATH 3

Bachelor degree in Hospitality Management

  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
  • University of Venda

Workplace experience

 

TRAINING:

  • CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
  • Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
  • To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
  • CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Food and Beverage Manager … or … Hotel Manager  

 Is becoming a Restaurant Manager the right career choice for me? 

 


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Caterer https://careerplanet.co.za/careers-listing/caterer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caterer Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:39:34 +0000 http://edevstage.co.za/cp/careers-listing/caterer/ OFO No:

 

What is a Caterer?

A Caterer is like a mobile-chef. 

They prepare, make and serve food and beverages at corporate events, weddings, private parties, film sets and any other location where food is needed. 

A Caterer is usually self-employed or works together as part of a team.

What does a Caterer do?

  • liaising with clients to design and plan a menu within a specific budget
  • working out colour schemes and table decorations
  • understanding how dishes and flavours work together
  • constantly researching recipes, creating dishes and keeping up to date with cooking trends
  • working out budgets
  • ordering supplies and hiring of any additional equipment if necessary eg chair covers
  • keeping inventories
  • storing food correctly
  • following hygienic cooking practices
  • preparing food, cooking food, decorating and serving food
  • cleaning up afterwards

Are you … ?

  • passionate about food and cooking?
  • good at communication and listening?
  • creative?
  • able to manage and direct staff?
  • a person with sharp business skills?
  • good at mathematics and working with budgets?
  • organised?
  • able to work to deadlines?
  • able to deal with stress?
  • willing to work long and unusual hours?
  • a person who pays attention to detail?

How do I become a Caterer?

Even though no training is required to become a Caterer – you could land yourself in financial trouble if you don’t study the business side of catering! 

One could start by working for an established Caterer and learning the ropes as you go, but if you want to start your own catering business it is highly recommended to gain a qualification in Hospitality or Catering from an FET College, University of Technology or Private Institutions.

INSTITUTIONS

Further Education and Training Colleges (FET)

www.careerplanet.co.za/get_skills/FET-College 

Visit the above link for FET institution near you that offer Certificate and N-Diploma courses in
Hospitality, which includes courses on Catering.
Minimum entry requirements: Grade 9 

  • CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (CPUT)

www.cput.ac.za

National Diploma: Hospitality Management – Professional Cookery
Minimum entry requirements: National Senior Certificate meeting diploma entry
Required School Subjects: Mathematics or Mathematics
Recommended School Subjects: Accounting, Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies or Tourism

  • DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)

www.dut.ac.za

National Diploma: Catering Management
Minimum entry requirements: National Senior Certificate meeting diploma entry
Required School Subjects: Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy and Accounting

PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS

  • OXBRIDGE ACADEMY: (Distance Learning)

http://oxbridgeacademy.co.za/courses/tourism-hospitality/

Offers a 6 month Catering Management Certificate

  • CHEFS TRAINING AND INNOVATION ACADEMY:  (Centurion, Cape Town, Bloemfontein)

Offers the following:

http://www.cheftraining.co.za/cuisine_studies_certificate.php

Certificate in Culinary Arts  (6 months – full time or part-time)
Diploma in Culinary Arts  (18 months)

  • SA SCHOOL OF COOKERY: (Pretoria)

http://www.saschoolofcookery.co.za/profc.php

Offers many various Chef Certificates and diploma courses

  • THE CULINARY ACADEMY:  (Paarl)

http://www.tca.co.za/courses.php

Offers a 15 month Advanced Food & Wine Chef’s Diploma

  • INTERNATIONAL HOTEL SCHOOL:  (Countrywide)

http://www.hotelschool.co.za/cookery-training/

Offers 2 and 3 year traineeships in Professional Cookery

We suggest visiting the following link, https://careerplanet.co.za/get_skills/Hospitality. You will find more information on training opportunities in the Hospitality industry. 

 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER Chef, Pastry Chef or Baker

Is becoming a Caterer the right career choice for me?

 


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Barista https://careerplanet.co.za/careers-listing/barista/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=barista Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:38:49 +0000 http://edevstage.co.za/cp/careers-listing/barista/
Occupation Code: 513201

A Barista is a person who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. Barista jobs are popular all around the world. As the coffee grows internationally, there are many work opportunities for good baristas. South Africa is no exception!
Baristas work in restaurants, coffee shops, bars and food markets. Their main job is to operate espresso machines. Besides making espresso, baristas also foam, froth and steam milk to make a wide range of espresso-based drinks, including cappuccino, caffè latte, caffè mocha, flat white and Americano. They are also sometimes required to make, and serve, snacks to go with coffee.
Baristas need to be able to work independently or as part of a team. Their job is to serve excellent coffee and create happy customers who come back for more! The right attitude, aptitude and excellent communication skills are important for this job!
While this job may sound simple, baristas do much more than make customers’ coffee.

What does a bartender do?

• Greets customers, takes orders, and uses excellent time management and organizational skills to prepare and serve coffee, blended coffee, cold drinks, teas, espresso, snacks etc
• Explains and/or educates customers on coffee, and other drink and snack options
• Makes sure all areas, including bathrooms, are kept clean and germ-free.
• Deals with, and resolving, customer issues efficiently and politely.
• Takes stock of ingredients and utensils such as coffee cups, straws, serviettes etc.
• Supervises stock levels, refills stock and communicates with management to ensure there is enough stock.

Are you:

friendly and positive?
organised?
a multi-tasker?
observant?
confident?

How do I become a Barista?
Training is usually offered onsite, but Barista training schools are becoming popular places to learn the trade 
Many baristas take great pride in their skills and spend years perfecting techniques for crafting perfect drinks. This has led to international Barista competitions. Click here for more information


Did you know: The word barista originated in Italy, where it means a "bartender" who serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including coffee and espresso drinks.

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Dishwasher https://careerplanet.co.za/careers-listing/dishwasher/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dishwasher Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:38:22 +0000 http://edevstage.co.za/cp/careers-listing/dishwasher/ What is a Dishwasher?

A Dishwasher works in the kitchen of a restaurant (in a private establishment, hotel, lodge, resort, cruise ship, hotel, school, etc). 

Their work is very important because they need to keep a steady flow of clean dishes, pots and pans etc ready for the chef and the cooking team.

Dishwashers usually operate automatic industrial dishwashing machines to help them do their work.  This job can be very stressful as the dirty dishes pile up quicker than the dishwashing machine can clean them.

What does a Dishwasher do?

  • collect and stack dirty dishes on the racks
  • feed the dishwashing machine with the racks
  • scrub pans when needed
  • put clean dishes etc away in the right place
  • always being careful not to break any items
  • clean counters and sinks
  • sweep and mop the floors
  • take out the garbage and clean garbage bins
  • obey health and safety regulations
  • help in the kitchen if the dishwashing area is not busy – chop and peel food
  • unload delivery trucks

Are you … ?

  • wanting to work in a restaurant?
  • willing to work long and unusual hours:  nights and weekends?
  • careful?
  • a multi-tasker – can you do lots of things at the same time?
  • willing to work hard?
  • good with your hands?
  • eager to learn?
  • organised?
  • a team-player?

How do I become a Dishwasher?

No formal training is necessary to become a Dishwasher. 

You will be trained on-the-job. However, if things are quiet in the dishwashing area, the Dishwasher may often help the head chef and the team in the kitchen prepare food, like peeling vegetables, or preparing salads, etc.

The more skills you learn while working with the Chef, the better.  You may even work yourself from Dishwasher up to Line Chef, then Sous Chef and all the way to Head Chef. 

It’s up to you:  Hard work and enthusiasm will eventually get you there.

 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Corporate Cleaner or Window Cleaner

 Is becoming a Dishwasher the right career choice for me?

See below for more info.

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