Career Quest

The Chef is primarily responsible for the planning and preparation of food. A Chef must be able to plan menus, arrange and garnish the food, supervise other kitchen staff, maintain cleanliness and keep records of supplies.

What are the minimum requirements to become a Chef?

Senior Certificate. Recommended subjects are Home Economics and Hotel keeping and Catering, but it is not compulsory.

Training:

Mostly in-service training by supervisors in the South African Police Service. Further training includes a relevant diploma eg. Hotel Keeping and Catering applicable to this working environment.

Where can you be stationed?

National, Provincial or Area level where above services are needed in the South African Police Service. In the South African Police Service chefs usually work in messes at South African Police Service training institutions.

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