Food Service Assistant Programme

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.

Our modules include:

  • 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

“I have learned so much here at Cavalli from our previous sous chef and I am looking forward to learning many new things from our current head chef too. My dream is actually to become a chef myself and who knows, maybe one day I’ll even own my own restaurant.” – Cherelene Newman, Commis Chef at the well-known Equus Dine restaurant just outside Stellenbosch