One of Africa’s leading independent girls’ schools, The Wykeham Collegiate is situated in the suburb of Clarendon in Pietermaritzburg. The school aims to prepare girls for the challenges of the real world.
About the Professional Chef’s Course
What will I learn?
Pupils will acquire essential cooking skills and management principles vital for
running a successful kitchen or Food & Beverage establishment. Completing this
course will equip pupils with the necessary knowledge, skills, core abilities, and
theoretical foundation needed in the realm of modern Professional Cookery and
Kitchen Management. Emphasizing professionalism, leadership, and effective
management discipline, this course paves the way for future career growth in the
hospitality industry. It covers both theory and practical skills for hot and cold
kitchen sections, as well as patisserie.
Upon successful completion, graduates will receive:
An internationally accredited Level 3 Diploma for Professional Chefs from
Highfield Academy, based in the United Kingdom, alongside various course
certificates such as, first aid, computer literacy and business management.
In addition to the course, pupils will:
Join the register class and school house
Study fundamental numeracy and literacy
Develop computer literacy skills
Participate in the school’s sporting, cultural and spiritual and social activities
