Bergzicht Training and Development & Development has obtained their own QCTO Skills Programme accreditation since June 2024 and is offering the Food Handler Part Qualification: 110644 at the Bergzicht campus.  This Food Service Assistant programme runs over  10.4 weeks (5.4 weeks theory and practical training on-campus plus 5 weeks work intergrated learing practical training in the local hospitality and tourism industry).  Students are taught the basic entrance skills to a professional kitchen, workplace safety and kitchen hygiene, equipment handling and care, food preparation, cooking methods and garnishing skills. 

Our programme will prepare you for employment opportunities as a professionally trained, cook, kitchen assistant and junior assistant chef in the hospitality and tourism industries. On completion, our students are often placed in well-known restaurants, guest houses, hotels and at wine estates in and around Stellenbosch.

• Maintaining health, hygiene and professional appearance
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Cleaning food production areas, equipment and utensils
• Handling and maintaining utensils and equipment
• Handling and storing food
• Maintaining hygiene in food preparation, cooking and storage
• Handling and maintaining knives
• Preparing and cooking basic fish dishes
• Preparing vegetables for hot and cold dishes
• Preparing and cooking basic egg dishes
• Preparing and cooking basic sauces and soups
• Preparing and cooking basic meats and poultry dishes
• Preparing and cooking basic rice dishes
• Preparing and cooking basic pasta dishes
• Preparing and cooking starch
• Preparing and cooking basic dough products
• Communicating Verbally 3
• Preparing and clearing areas for table service
• Preparing and clearing areas for counter service
• Preparing for service and clearing function areas
• Preparing and storing cleaning equipment and materials
• Handling and disposing of waste