Cooks are responsible for preparing and cooking meals according to menus, recipes and customer requirements. They select and prepare ingredients, follow food preparation procedures and ensure meals are ready for service within the required time.
Their duties include cutting and preparing food ingredients, cooking different dishes, maintaining food quality, managing kitchen equipment and observing food safety standards. They also maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and ensure proper handling and storage of food.
Through the apprenticeship, participants develop practical culinary skills, including food preparation, cooking techniques, menu execution and kitchen management. They gain experience working in professional kitchens within hotels, restaurants and other hospitality establishments.
About the Programme
The Government of Uganda (GoU), through the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), is in the fourth year of implementing the National Apprenticeship Programme in the tourism and hospitality sector.
The programme is aimed at equipping unemployed graduates with work readiness skills along the tourism value chain by promoting employment-based skilling, reskilling and upskilling, in line with the Fourth National Development Plan (NDPIV), the Uganda National Apprenticeship Framework (UNAF 2018), the Employment Act (2006), the Employment Regulations (2011) and the National Employment Policy of Uganda (2011). The programme is national in character, targeting interested individuals from across the country.
The Permanent Secretary, MTWA, invites suitably qualified Ugandans who satisfy the criteria to apply for a one-year on-the-job training opportunity leading to the award of a UVTAB Level II Certificate. The programme will commence in January 2027.
Eligibility
- Applicants must hold qualifications (Degree, Diploma or Certificate) in Tourism, Leisure or Hospitality from a recognised University or Institution.
- Applicants should have completed their studies between 2022 and 2026 and are unemployed.
- Applicants are advised to apply for only one trade of interest.
- Interested applicants should attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and a copy of the National ID.
- Women and People With Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
Application Method
All applications must be submitted online. Application forms can be accessed from the link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/mtwa1/NATIONALAPPRENTICESHIPSCHEME4 not later than 17:00hrs on 17th November 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
For More Information
The Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Human Resource Management
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities
Email: rhita.kabugho@tourism.go.ug
Tel: +256 200 780 431
The Office of the Apprenticeship Superintendent
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Email: apprenticestraining@mglsd.go.ug
Tel: +256 414 230 740
Key Responsibilities
- Complete one year of structured on-the-job training in the selected trade — Tour guide, Baker, Receptionist, Cook, Waitron, House Keeping & Laundry, Baristas & Bartending, or Coffee Experience Guide.
- Work under qualified mentors to master workplace, customer-service and hospitality standards.
- Participate in UVTAB assessments leading to the Level II Certificate.
- Observe workplace safety, hygiene and professional conduct at all times.
Minimum Requirements
- A Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Tourism, Leisure or Hospitality from a recognised University or Institution.
- Completed studies between 2022 and 2026 and currently unemployed.
- Applicants are advised to apply for only one trade of interest.
- Attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and a copy of the National ID.
- Women and People With Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
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