FAQ
Industry
What characteristics make a good chef?
Excellent question and one that doesn't come with a clearly defined answer! However, in our opinion, a great chef has the following characteristics:
- Passion for cooking / catering
- Enjoys working under pressure
- Passion for food
- Unwavering dedication to the job
- Creativity and an eye for detail
- Self-disciplined
- Self-motivated
- Hard working, willing to make personal sacrifices
- Flexible
- Sense of urgency, efficient
- Strength of character, not easily offended
- Sense of humour
- Able to take advice and constructive criticism
- Sense of responsibility
- Able to push self to personal limits, stamina
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Work as a team player
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Good time management skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good memory and concentration skills
- Confidence in own judgement
- Flexible working hours
- Ability to use your five senses
- Eager to learn
- Respect for authority
Courses
Where have Capsicum's graduates been placed in the past?
Capsicum students have been placed at many establishments and these include The Saxon, The Mount Nelson, The Oyster Box, Inter-Continental, O.R Tambo, Emperor's Palace, Le Quartier Francais, La Madeleine and Garous.
Courses
I cannot afford to pay the tuition at once. Are there any options open to me?
Yes! Capsicum affords you the opportunity to pay the fee off over the period of the course. This involves paying a deposit and subsequently making monthly payments which varies based on the chosen course fee. Alternatively you could apply for a loan at your nearest bank.
Courses
When do Capsicum's cooking courses start and end?
Capsicum has two class intakes each year namely February and July.
