The Professional Cooking Academy

About Us

 The Professional Cooking Academy is a training provider for people who want to prepare themselves for exciting job opportunities available in the hospitality industry. It has a dynamic approach to training – with a combination of hands-on, practical classes underpinned by sound theoretical content.

Is Food Your Passion?
The Professional Cooking Academy is a training provider for people who want to prepare themselves for exciting job opportunities available in the hospitality industry. It has a dynamic approach to training - with a combination of hands-on, practical classes underpinned by sound theoretical content.

Full-time Programmes
Classes are presented in state-of-the-art facilities - classrooms, computer studios, a well equipped kitchen as well as and other specific training facilities. Lecturers are industry experts - who have both the theoretical background and qualification, as well as experience in the industry.

The Professional Cooking Academy presents the following qualifications:

• Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking Skills
• Diploma for Professional Chef's
• Diploma in Patisserie, Confectionery & Bakery

Short Programmes

• Skills Proficiency Programme in Basic Food Preparation (3529-50) 

Certificate/Diploma in Professional Cooking

These qualifications are for people who want to work in the catering industry, offering opportunities to develop skills as a chef to the highest international standards. The certificate level is suitable for someone who has no previous experience and who wants to learn about the principles behind food preparation and the diploma is suitable for someone who has already learnt and practised the basic skills as a chef in a good quality hotel.

Duration and Times
The Certificate course is based on a one-year (ten month) intensive training period where hands-on practical cooking, baking and theory classes are held. Students then also have to complete a two-month experiential learning at a restaurant or hotel in order to complete the qualification.

City & Guilds London Highfield International
The Professional Cooking Academy has successfully completed the accreditation process with City & Guilds. Our Centre number is 843305. The accreditation will allow students to write the international city and Guilds examination for the Certificate in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts and the Diploma in Food Production and Culinary Arts. This is entirely optional but recommended. These City and Guilds qualifications are internationally recognised and provide an international standard for both theoretical and practical skills.

South African Chefs Association
The Professional Cooking Academy is a member of the South African Chefs Association. The Chefs Association of SA is a non-profit organization, which represents the best chefs, restaurateurs, educators, students and food enthusiasts. TPSACA - 14756