2 Year Diploma (Professional Chef)

This course runs for 2 years and covers all aspects of classical food preparation; cooking methods; kitchen management, restaurant service; patisserie; wine appreciation and the culinary arts in greater detail.

During the first year students train and cook daily in our professional kitchen under the expert guidance of our chefs (see Advanced Certificate info).

Minimum entrance requirements:

• Sense of Taste Chef School Advanced Certificate in Classical Cookery; Patisserie and Wine appreciation
• Students must be 18 years old

1st Year:

• Full-time theory and practical classes at the Sense of Taste Chef School kitchens in Maitland, Cape Town.
• Students are presented with the opportunity to assist with functions from time to time in order to further their practical hands on training and understanding of the industry

2nd Year:

• Full time In-service training at industry establishments – consisting of 2x 6-month sessions at 2 different establishments. All placements are arranged and monitored by the Sense of Taste Chef School.
• You will be required to either have your own transport (valid drivers’ licence required) or have suitable alternative transport arrangements.
• Basic payment for transport will be paid by the establishment.
• Mondays are spent back at the school for feedback and theory and practical lessons.