Why get a chefs diploma for cooking excellence?

There are several good cooking colleges in South Africa and the rest of the world, but few can compare to the prestige of Prue Leith and the comprehensiveness of the chefs diploma course offered over a period of 18 months.

You may still wonder why you should attend a chefs diploma course and how it will benefit you. If that is the case then consider how a chefs diploma through Prue Leith can enhance the quality of your life, broaden your knowledge base, expand your skills, and advance your career.

Break into the culinary world

It is almost impossible to build a solid career in the culinary world without a chefs diploma. With the Prue Leith qualification recognized and promoted worldwide, your resume will stand out amongst hundreds of other candidates. Not only does it improve your chances of getting into one of the top hotels, restaurants or lodges around the world, it serves as a reference beyond doubt. The patron name Prue Leith that is associated with the school has opened many doors for graduates from the college.

Since our chefs diploma course is far more extensive than required by THETA (Tourism, Hospitality, and Sports Education Training Authority), you are assured of being recommended when you complete our course. Your exposure to a variety of culture based cooking, combined with your knowledge of wine, and your practical experience in the renowned Odd Plate restaurant, our catering kitchen, and your internship at one of the top hotels, restaurants or lodges around the world, practically guarantee you a head start in the culinary industry.Get a promotion

You may already be involved in the culinary world, but want to get ahead or get into one of the top eating establishments. There is no better way than obtaining a qualification from Prue Leith as our students are often recruited by the very same institutions where they completed their practical period. Apart from this, these institutions also have the potential of becoming a reference, which your manager or future employer cannot ignore.

Rather than being happy with a mediocre job, attend the course to build your knowledge to such and extent that you can opt for the best positions in the industry. A chefs diploma from a prestigious and globally recognized institute can help you get hired according to your qualification. This applies for any of the culinary fields as our course prepares you for all areas of restaurant work and management, hotel work, kitchen management, cuisine preparation and viniculture, as well as catering, to name but a few.

Increase your income

An excellent qualification means a higher income. Research indicates that people with certificates earn more than those without any qualifications. People with diplomas however, earn significantly more, even at entry level. This also holds true for any of the careers in the culinary industry. Why work years to get a promotion, when you can enter at a much higher level and get a position in a top culinary establishment? Experience together with a qualification from Prue Leith count in your favor as you will already have 18 months experience since our course is fully hands-on.

Start your own business

Many of the students graduating from Prue Leith College of Food and Wine, start their own catering businesses or open restaurants. Some of the students attend the course specifically because they already have a lodge or want to open one. With the contacts you build with Prue Leith College of Food and Wine as your reference, you can easily manage to open a top class culinary establishment. Armed with knowledge about restaurant, kitchen, financial, and catering management together practical experience, you are ready to make your mark in the culinary world.

Don’t let the opportunity pass you by. Once you have completed the course you will be in a position to get the best jobs, promotions and income. Apply for entrance qualification to the chefs diploma course at Prue Leith. No prior experience or qualifications are required only a grade 12 and being 18 years of age or older.