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18 January 2018

18 January 2018

Background

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The assistant chefs were selected and received a government grant to study their chosen career.

They completed a three‑month skills program where they were trained in food preparation. Practical training took place in the main kitchen of Avalon Springs Hotel.

The course was presented at Dream Hotel School under Executive Chef Evert Fourie, who specialises in training chefs.

The aspects they studied included:

  • Describe layout, services, and facilities of the organisation
  • Maintain a secure working environment
  • Maintain a safe working environment
  • Maintain health, hygiene, and professional appearance
  • Maintain hygiene in food preparation, cooking, and storage
  • Maintain effective working relationships with other staff members
  • Handle and store food
  • Handle and maintain knives
  • Prepare and cook basic meat, poultry, game, and offal dishes
  • Prepare and cook basic fish dishes
  • Prepare basic sauces and soups
  • Prepare and cook basic fruit dishes
  • Prepare and cook basic rice dishes
  • Prepare and cook basic vegetable protein dishes
  • Prepare and present food for cold presentation
  • Provide carvery/buffet service
  • Prepare and cook basic cold and hot desserts
  • Prepare and cook basic dough products
  • Prepare and cook pastry dishes
  • Prepare and decorate basic cakes and biscuits

The course consisted of approximately 30% theory and 70% practical training.

Employers should expect that Assistant Chefs are at the beginning of their careers. They support senior chefs, have a passion for food, and are eager to grow in the industry.

For more information on the course, contact Dream Hotel School at [023 614 2440](tel:0236142440) or email campusman@dreamhotelschool.co.za.

Assistant Chefs Assistant Chefs listening attentively. Afterwards, they had to debone the chicken themselves.

Contact Details

Below are the contact details of the students. You can reach out to them individually for job opportunities.

All are based in Montagu, Western Cape. Some are willing to relocate within the province.

Their skills development program ends January 2018, and they are available for placement thereafter.

The Assistant Chefs

Stefnie Fluks
Stefnie Fluks
[061 827 9274](tel:0618279274)
Elwida Jacobus
Elwida Jacobus
[071 931 9536](tel:0719319536)
Claudia Wiese
Claudia Wiese
[084 073 0800](tel:0840730800)
Cleo du Toit
Cleo du Toit
[076 145 6581](tel:0761456581)
Annamarie Abrahams
Annamarie Abrahams
[074 648 7420](tel:0746487420)
Alfredo le Kay
Alfredo le Kay
[063 223 5730](tel:0632235730)
Zydia Wiese
Zydia Wiese
[062 668 0440](tel:0626680440)
Carmen Hoffman
Carmen Hoffman
[071 101 1605](tel:0711011605)
Leandra Abrahams
Leandra Abrahams
[061 779 4808](tel:0617794808)

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