🍳 Online Cooking & Kitchen Safety Course
Keep children safe, handle emergencies like a pro, and make mealtimes stress-free.
At The Au Pair Club, we know how quickly accidents can happen in the kitchen. One moment everything’s calm, the next, a child touches a hot pan or a certain food item triggers a food allergy. That’s why we created this Cooking & Kitchen Safety Course: to help you cook safely, prevent common accidents, and care for children confidently during mealtimes.
This course is just R600 (about $30 USD) and takes only 5 hours to complete. You’ll get lifetime access to the Au Pair Academy, a certificate to add to your CV, and access to our Job Portal to find childcare jobs.
Whether you’re new to cooking or want to sharpen your skills, this course will help you become the safe, trusted caregiver families rely on.
Duration & Format
- Length: 5 hours total
- Type: Online, self-paced
- Device needed: Mobile, tablet, or computer
- Includes: Certificate, employment opportunities, safety and cooking training
Course Price
The Cooking & Kitchen Safety Course costs just R600 (about $30 USD), which includes:
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📄 A professional certificate to prove your kitchen safety & food knowledge
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🕐 Lifetime access to the Au Pair Academy
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✅ Skills to prevent accidents, manage food allergies, and cook with confidence
- 🌍 Access to local & international job opportunities
What You’ll Learn
Here’s exactly what’s covered in the Cooking & Kitchen Safety Course:
🍴 Kitchen Basics & Safety
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Learn about Kitchen Utensils
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Learn About Different Spices
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How to Prepare Your Kitchen
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Tips to Keep the Kitchen Clean
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Tips to Keep the Kitchen Safe
- How to Involve Children in Cooking
🔥 Burn Awareness & First Aid
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Understand Types of Kitchen Burns
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How to Treat Minor Burns
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How to Treat Major Burns
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Understanding Third-Degree Burns
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How to Help a Burnt Child
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When to Call for Medical Help
🥗 Meals, Snacks & Nutrition
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Lunch Box Ideas (for all ages)
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Lunch Ideas For Toddlers
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Lunchbox Items to Avoid (for school and allergies)
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How to Manage Children Who Don’t Eat Lunch
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Afternoon Snack Ideas (for all ages)
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Understanding Allergic Reactions (to food)
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Dinner Ideas For The Whole Family
🍳 Cooking Demonstrations
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How to Master 5 Basic Cooking Skills
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How to Make Scrambled Eggs
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How to Cook Spaghetti
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How to Cook Pork Chops
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How to Cook Steak
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How to Cook a Chicken Breast
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How to Make Butter Chicken Curry
🧺 Practical Kitchen Skills
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How to Create a Family Shopping List
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How to Store Food Safely
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How to Organise Food
What You’ll Unlock Now
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📄 A Recognised Certificate:
Download it instantly when you finish. -
💼 Global Job Portal Access:
5+ agencies and various families hiring now. Like Facebook but 100% for childcare. -
📈 Higher Earning Power:
Certified caregivers earn more. Families pay for peace of mind. -
🤝 A CV Families Trust:
Trained caregivers get chosen first. Your certificate proves you’re serious.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect if you’re:
- 🎓 A student fresh out of school with zero experience
- 🍳 An au pair or nanny expected to prepare meals but not sure what to cook
- ⭐ A babysitter ready to move into full-time au pairing
- ⚠️ A caregiver who has never handled a burn or food allergy emergency
- 👩🍳 Anyone who wants families to trust them in every room of the house
Trusted Since 2016
Join over 3,000+ trained childcare professionals across South Africa and abroad who trained with us. Our students have:
- ✅ Downloaded their certificate the same day they finished
- ✅ Added a recognised certificate to their CV within 5 hours
- ✅ Applied for jobs through our job portal while still completing their course
- ✅ All in one place – without visiting 5 different websites to train, apply, and get help
Families will love your kitchen skills and will definitely choose YOU over other candidates to cook for their little sunshines 🌈 😊
