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Commercial Cookery

The hospitality industry continues to grow with opportunities to expand a career in Australia and abroad. It is an exciting and a fast-paced industry with a wide range of sectors such as hotels, cruises, airlines, restaurants, bars and clubs.

This course will fast-track your career by preparing you with strong foundation of skills and practical knowledge needed to lead a service team and the understanding needed to thrive as a Chef/ Cook in a leading hotel, restaurant or other businesses within the hospitality and tourism industries.

On completion, graduates will have the knowledge and experience to work as Cook, Chef or Chef De Partie in a hospitality business.

The Training Kitchen is located at our Swanston Street Campus – Basement Level, 488 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC 3053

SIT30821 Certificate III In Commercial Cookery

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITHCCC023Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC028Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC029Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC041Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHCCC042Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC043Work effectively as a cook
SITHKOP009Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes
SITHPAT016Produce desserts
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
SITXINV006Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXWHS005Participate in safe work practices
SITHCCC038Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHCCC039Produce pates and terrines
SITHCCC040Prepare and serve cheese
BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
SITXWHS006Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
Vocational/
Employment Outcome
Cook

SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Unit CodeUnit Name
SITXCOM010Manage conflict
SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
SITXHRM008Roster staff
SITXHRM009Lead and manage people
SITXMGT004Monitor work operations
SITXMGT005Establish and conduct business relationships
SITHKOP013Plan cooking operations
SITXFSA008Develop and implement a food safety program
SITXMPR014Develop and implement marketing strategies
SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budget
SITXFIN010Prepare and monitor budgets
SITHKOP012Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
SITHKOP015Design and cost menus
Vocational/
Employment Outcome
Chef, Chef De Partie

*Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) has a total duration of 2 terms / 18 college weeks. Students must complete Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) before progressing to Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521).