Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. van Niekerk.
Who would be interested in this course?
Any student with an interest in Barista work. Level 2 Hospitality - Barista is an advantage but not essential.
This course is a practical based course where students will learn a variety of Barista and cookery skills and run and manage the school café on a day to day basis. The expectation is that students are available for running the café and catering for events which may or may not be held during school time. Assessments will be both practical and theory based.
This prepares students to work in the hospitality and tourism industry, hotel management, food and beverage service, café work, barista and apprenticeships, in New Zealand and overseas. Cruise ships, flight attendants and event operators.
Students are able to be involved in competition work at this level.
Bartender, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Maitre d’Hotel
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryThe full school uniform is required for lessons and must include leather, covered toe school shoes. Hair nets will be provided and is mandatory to wear during practical cooking classes together with a chef's jacket. Acrylic or false nails and nail polish will not be allowed at anytime, unless suitable kitchen gloves are provided by the students.