Soweto Chef’s Academy (Pty) Ltd. it’s the first of its kind culinary school in Soweto.
Unlock your culinary career with (N.Q.F. level 02 – 04) accredited programs at Soweto Chef’s Academy.
Explore culinary excellence with hands-on training, tailored programs for professionals
Enhance your culinary skills with expert-led courses and custom programs.
Providing valuable information and skills to the young ones.
The Soweto Chef Academy offers a variety of culinary courses, workshops and short programs to improve your skills. Discover the art of cooking and baking in our state-of-the-art facilities, from the City and Guilds to hands-on workshops. Join us and unlock your culinary potential!
Lizzy Masasani, writing on July 3, 2024, is a mother of 4 children who has been working as a cleaner at Soweto Chefs Academy since 2019. She started part-time but became permanent, cleaning classrooms and helping with various tasks. Lizzy's role expanded over time, and she now assists with breakfast preparation before classes begin.
In addition to her cleaning duties, Lizzy helps make soap for an old age home and community center. She also supports events like parent meetings and graduations. Her dedication to learning and growth is evident in her achievement of a certificate in Community Caterers Food Preparation.
Lizzy takes pride in guiding the learners, feeling like a mother figure to them. She expresses great enjoyment in her job, which she has held from 2020 to 2024.
Khumo Malope, also writing on July 3, 2024, started at Soweto Chef Academy in 2022, completing assistant chef level 2. That same year, Khumo participated in practicals at Food Lover, where they learned about various fruits and vegetables, and also at the University of Johannesburg.
In 2023, Khumo advanced to complete Professional Cookery level 1 while continuing practicals at the university. Through these experiences, Khumo developed strong skills in food preparation, food safety, customer service, and kitchen operations.
By 2024, Khumo had progressed to assisting with practical training for other students, gaining even more cooking knowledge in the process. Khumo expresses deep gratitude for the opportunity to be a student at Soweto Chef Academy, highlighting the significant personal and professional growth achieved during their time there.