Culinary Arts Sous Chef Apprenticeship

Program Overview

The Sous Chef Apprenticeship is an Honours Degree program that blends on-the-job training with academic study. It equips apprentices with the knowledge and skills to succeed in food preparation, production, and service, while also preparing them for managerial and technical roles. The program includes modules on culinary practice, strategic management, food tourism, and food futures, leading to a Level 8 Honours Degree in Culinary Arts and potential career paths as Sous Chefs in diverse hospitality settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Sous Chef Apprenticeship is an Honours degree programme that combines on-the-job training with academic study at a Technological University. It is designed to equip apprentices with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to excel in food preparation, production, and service. It also emphasizes the responsibility of guiding, directing, and training team members.

Outline:

• Content: The programme focuses on areas such as personal development, food innovation, capitalizing on market trends, exceeding guest expectations, and managing department finances and budgets.
• Course Schedule: The programme duration is 2 years.
• Individual Modules:
• Contemporary Culinary Practice:
This module covers the latest culinary techniques and trends.
• Strategic Culinary Management: This module focuses on the business aspects of culinary operations, including financial management, marketing, and customer service.
• Food Tourism: This module explores the relationship between food and tourism, including the development of culinary tourism experiences.
• Food Blogging and E-Profile: This module teaches apprentices how to create and manage online content, including food blogs and social media profiles.
• Independent Research Project: This module allows apprentices to conduct in-depth research on a topic of their choice related to the culinary arts.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Upon completion of the programme, apprentices will be qualified to work as Sous Chefs in a variety of settings, including restaurants, hotels, and catering companies.
• Opportunities: The programme provides apprentices with the skills and knowledge needed to progress their careers in the culinary industry.
• Outcomes: Successful completion of the programme leads to a Level 8 Honours Degree in Culinary Arts.

Other:

• Industry Recognition: The programme is designed by industry and academic professionals, ensuring that it meets the needs of the culinary industry.
• Progression Opportunities: Apprentices who successfully complete the programme are eligible to progress to Level 9 postgraduate programmes, including research and taught Masters programmes.