Professional Cookery

**Job Advert Summary**:
**Professional Cookery (NQF 4) Gauteng - JHB/Pretoria**

**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 Johannesburg / Pretoria (Gauteng) or surrounding areas

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Attend scheduled learning interventions and workplace experential learning.