Developing Chef’s Skills At Pre-Matric Level
Basic cooking skills can be learned through on the job training at a cooking establishment like restaurants and hotels. Advancing via this route to the higher paying positions can take considerable time. Getting advanced training from an accredited training institute will get an aspiring chef ahead much faster.
Some youngsters who are still at school and have decided on a career as chef can start preparing in the right direction by choosing the right subjects in preparation for chef’s school. Mathematics and business related subjects will be of great help as one of the skills needed by professional chefs has to do with accounting. Cost management, profit realisation, etc are but a few of financial skills learned at chef’s school. Management of staff and employee relations are also crucial for success in the food industry.
Some schools offer an internship in food preparation and this is an excellent starting point. Be sure to finish matric as a matric certificate is essential in gaining entry to renowned culinary institutes like Prue Leith Chef’s Academy.
CONTACT PRUELEITH
Gourmet Chefs Academy South Africa :www.prueleith.co.za
Prue Leith Catering telephone:
0861 105 889
Prue Leith Chefs Academy telephone:
+27 (0)12 654-5203
Prue Leith’s Restaurant telephone:
+27 (0)12 660-3260
Chefs Academy and Prue Leith’s Restaurant physical address:
262 Rhino Street,
Hennopspark,
Centurion,
0046,
South Africa
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