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Six months City and Guilds Chef certificate course.

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Short Courses

March Training
Training Schedule for March 2010

03 March               Practical: Summer Sweets                8h00-15h00  
09 March               Storekeeping                                    9h00-12h00  
11 March             Nutrition Module 2                              8h00-12h00  
17 March             Practical: Breakfast & Supper Meals   8h00-15h00  
18 March             Personnel Management Module 1       8h00-12h00  


COURSES AND OUTLINES    

Storekeeping:  
The storekeeping course is to equip the storekeeper/ supervisor with skills needed for controlling and managing the stock. Key inventory and store management are taught in a practical manner to allow them to apply, what they`ve learnt, within their workplace.   
-           The Storeroom 
-           Receive and store stock 
-           Handle and store food 
-           Issues/Standard Recipes 
-           Stock Take/Stock Levels/Orders      

Nutrition Module 2  

A:  DIABETES In this course we look at the symptoms and treatment of diabetes, guidelines of the diet and some tips for easy adaptations from the normal diet.  We also explain the glycaemic index (GI)  

B:  LOW-FAT/CHOLESTEROL DIET We will touch on the treatment of heart diseases, but will cover in more detail the characteristics of a low-fat/cholesterol diet  

C:  BLAND DIET In this session we will look at the indications for a bland diet, provide you with some hints for preparing the diet and cover the approved and forbidden foods.  

D:  COLOSTOMY & ILEOSTOMY We will cover potential problems and dietary modifications and provide the kitchen with some practical guidelines.  

E:  FOOD ALLERGIES AND INTOLLERANCES In this part of the course we will explain the types of allergens e.g.:  egg, milk, wheat, soy, mealies (maize), peanuts, gluten and provide you with some handy hints.  

F:  VEGETARIAN DIET We will look at the Various types of Vegetarians and Important Nutrients such as protein and combinations, vitamins and minerals.  Again we will end with practical Guidelines for the Kitchen.      

Personnel Management Module 1: Personnel  

1.       Appointment procedures:  
-         Different Contracts of employment 
-         Induction and Probation for new employees 
-         Training and Development of staff
 
2.       Personnel Administration at your Unit:  
-         Staff Files 
-         Duty roster and Attendance register

3.       Application for leave 
-         Annual leave policy 
-         Sick leave policy 
-         Maternity leave policy 
-         Family Responsibility leave policy 
-         Other HR Policies    


Practical Cooking Classes  

NOTE: Compulsory uniform to be worn in the kitchen           
Chef`s Jacket or White Long Sleeve Shirt           
Closed Flat Shoes           
Apron           
Headwear           
Name Badge      

Summer Sweets  
Dessert is always the `cherry on top` of a good  meal. Our aim with this session is to make old favorites with new flair and to introduce some new and economical dessert recipes to look forward to that something sweet in life!    

Breakfast and Supper  
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You will always hear:- "Never skip breakfast". Supper on the other hand  must be light but still nutritional and economical. Come and learn some new innovative ideas and how important these two meals of the day is.



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