Are you passionate about cooking and looking to turn your culinary passion into a profession? We have an exciting opportunity for young, enthusiastic individuals to join our Professional Cookery (NQF 4) Learnership Programme in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This 12-month learnership is designed to provide comprehensive training for aspiring chefs, aged 18-26, who are currently unemployed and residing in Durban, KZN.
Why Cook? Why Become a Chef?
Do you find joy in experimenting with flavors and creating new culinary delights? Perhaps your reasons for loving cooking align with one or more of these:
- Creativity and Self-Sufficiency: Enjoy the ability to be creative and self-reliant, knowing you can prepare meals to provide for yourself.
- Family Satisfaction: Experience the joy when your family relishes the new dishes you create.
- Personal Growth: Discover personal growth through the art of cooking.
- Transparency and Nourishment: Revel in the knowledge of the ingredients used, ensuring transparency and nourishment in your meals.
- Simplicity and Exploration: Believe that cooking is not arduous and relish the opportunity to create fantastic dishes with minimal time and skill.
- Creative Exploration: Embrace the chance to experiment and explore various culinary realms, allowing your creativity to flourish.
- Heritage and Memories: Connect with your heritage by recreating cherished dishes from your family’s culinary legacy.
Programme Highlights
Throughout this learnership, you will gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in various aspects of professional cookery. The outcomes include:
- Providing exceptional customer service.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with kitchen staff.
- Ensuring health, hygiene, and professional appearance in the kitchen.
- Proficient handling and maintenance of knives, utensils, and equipment.
- Preparation and cooking of basic meat, poultry, sauces, soups, and more.
- Implementing food hygiene practices to maintain cleanliness in food production areas.
Requirements:
- Unemployed South Africans, aged 18-26, living in Durban, KZN.
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent educational qualification.
- Passion for culinary arts and a desire to pursue a career as a professional chef.
This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your culinary journey and shape your passion into a rewarding career.
How To Apply:
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Application Deadline: January 12, 2024
If you’re ready to embark on this culinary adventure and develop your skills in the art of cookery, apply now and become part of our vibrant kitchen team! Please submit your application before the closing date.