Olive Chef School Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts

Diploma

28 Months

The Olive Chef School Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts

The First Component of both our courses takes place at Olive Chef School in Bloemfontein

Our Industrial Training Kitchen of 110m², is designed to provide a exceptional culinary education. Students benefit from a comprehensive setup, including:

  • all necessary products for practical classes,
  • a Wusthof knife set,
  • a chef uniform,
  • and a full range of recipes and notes

The kitchen is equipped with a wide selection of tools to enhance learning.

In the ever-evolving and changing culinary industry, staying ahead requires honing of skills and a commitment to excellence. Olive Chef School’s Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts is designed to elevate your expertise, offering and international Diploma in Food Preparation that equips aspiring chefs with world-class culinary and catering skills through rigorous classical training.

The advanced diploma is stepping stone for those looking to master the best practices in the culinary world and secure a future in top-tier culinary environments.

Course Structure:

First Component – 14 Months

The curriculum is dived into three parts:

  • Theoretical study,
  • Practical kitchen work, and
  • Experiential in-service training.

The theory covers essential topics such as:

General:

  • Food Safety
  • Catering and Hospitality Industry
  • Health and Safety in Catering
  • Healthier Foods and Special Diets
  • Catering Operations, Costs and Menu Planning
  • Provide Guest Services
  • Professional Workplace Standards
  • Meet Guest Requirements Through Menu Planning
  • Basic First Aid
  • Basic Fire Training

Cooking

  • Mise en Place
  • Food Commodities
  • Prepare and Cook Stocks, Soups and Sauces
  • Prepare and Cook Fruit and Vegetables
  • Prepare and Cook Meat and Offal
  • Prepare and Cook Poultry
  • Prepare and Cook Fish and Shellfish
  • Prepare and Cook Rice, Grains and Egg Dishes

Pastry:

  • Produce Hot and Cold Desserts and Puddings
  • Produce Paste Products
  • Produce Biscuit, Cake and Sponge Products
  • Produce Fermented Dough Products
  • Formal Wedding Cake

Second Component – 12 Months

After completing the first phase, students move on to experiential training at elite venues and top restaurants, particularly in the Cape Winelands. These placements are guaranteed, ensuring hands-on experience in some to the most prestigious kitchens in South Africa.

During this period, students are also required to complete case studies, as well as, a seven-course gourmet practical assessment, further honing their skills.

Additionally, students receive a basic salary while gaining invaluable industry experience.

Accreditations and Qualifications:

City and Guilds; 8064 Diploma in Culinary Arts and Food Preparation                   843 255

QCTO, Occupational Certificate: Chef                                                                       SDP 0506 2313 4247

CATHSSETA, Cook Convenience                                                                                613/P/000323/2017

Upon completion, students will receive:

Olive Chef School:

  • Certificate in Culinary Arts,
  • Diploma in culinary Arts,
  • Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts, if they passed the practical exams above 85%

City and Guilds:

  • Unit of Certificate – Written Exams
  • Unit of Certificate – Practical Exams
  • Unit of Certificate – Portfolio of Evidence/Modules Completed
  • Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts

Olive Chef School Industrial Training Kitchen

Minimum Qualifying Criteria:

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must be in grade 12 or have a grade 12 certificate.
  • An application form must be completed (Request Application Form).
  • Must be available for a possible interview

Our Team:

Executive Chef Rinette Enslin – Silwood Grande Diploma
Head Chef Nico Augustyn – Advanced Diploma in Classical Culinary Arts
Sous Chef Ruanda Hewetson – Diploma in Classical Culinary Arts
Chantel Lubbe– Administration Officer