Now it is really cooking. South Africa, and the world, needs you.
Chefs are in demand and well-trained chefs even more. The November 2023 edition of the Western Cape List of Occupations in High Demand listed ‘Chef’ as one such occupation. South Africa, and the world, need more qualified and experienced chefs to fulfil this demand.
That means the job market in this industry is wanting more people to qualify as professional chefs. Being a Black Button Chef or qualified formally in this noble industry will indeed make you a hard-working ennobled professional in demand globally.
To be among the best, it is essential to get trained by the best.
At the François Ferreira Academy (FFA), we will not only help you to qualify to work in this dynamic industry, but also equip you with everything you need to give you the best chance to secure a job and have a lifelong, successful career as a chef.
Our training method is based on an easy to remember concept, referred to as “PET”:
P – Practical training in our state-of-the-art kitchen. At the François Ferreira Academy each learner has a dedicated workstation, your own ‘kitchen’ fully equipped with stove, wash basin and all the tools of the trade. This is where you fully immerse yourself in the practical sessions with our subject matter expert facilitators in proximity, should you need any help.
E – Experience at world-class restaurants and hotels in the beautiful Garden Route. During your studies, you are placed with vetted host employers along the Garden Route in towns like George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Oudtshoorn and Mossel Bay, keeping you inspired whilst getting ‘real deal’ experience as part of the team in the kitchen.
T – Theory presented by our experienced facilitators, laying a solid knowledge foundation. We follow the international Highfield curriculum; so, you can be secure knowing that your qualification is internationally accepted.
Every aspiring chef enters our kitchen with unique gifts and talents. At the François Ferreira Academy, we don’t follow a ‘once size fits all’ approach, but will rather help you discover your unique gifts, develop your talents, and help grow you into the best chef that you are meant to be.
Our experienced team knows what it takes to thrive in this fast-paced industry and will help you to approach each situation with the heart of a chef. Contact our team of learner advisors or come and visit us on campus in George on the scenic Garden Route.
If you have the talent, passion, perseverance, and drive to become a professional chef, this is your opportunity: South Africa and the world really need you!
Contact us for more information to register for the 2024 intake: Telephone: (044) 884 0765 WhatsApp: 071 611 9730. Website: www.francoisferreira.com
