Youth from Alex Shoprite stores will be among more than 4 000 employees from the Shoprite Group’s fresh food departments that will be upskilled as a result of the retailer’s latest training programme.
The training programme delineates a clear career path for all those working in, among others, its bakery, deli and fish departments.
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At the centre of the programme is the assistant chef’s training course, an NQF 2 qualification which, in partnership with the International Hotel School, is offered exclusively to employees of the group.
The course takes place over four months in monthly three-day block sessions, which are further supported by ongoing workplace application and mentorship. Upon completion, participants will have skills ranging from telephone etiquette and technical knife skills to the preparation of sauces from scratch.
The first group of participants – 157 mainly female staff members – recently commenced training in Gauteng at the International Hotel School and already the intense training is re-energising the fresh food departments.
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“Everyone is rethinking their recipes and techniques while also learning new ones. We are certain that upskilling our team will drive our business and the economy,” said Moga Pillay, spokesperson for the group’s training programmes.
