Commercial Cookery

Commercial Cookery courses can qualify you to become a cook or chef in a restaurant or other catering operation. The pathway to being qualified chef takes you through basic kitchen operations up to menu creation, employee management and business operations skills.

Most of ICAE’s students complete their commercial cookery qualification as an apprentice while working and earning. If you are interested in becoming a cook or chef, please apply for a cookery apprenticeship.

Cookery and Kitchen Operations Qualifications

Certificate I in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

Certificate I in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

Certificate I in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) provides students with the basic skills and knowledge required to work effectively in an entry-level position in a commercial kitchen under direct supervision.

This Certificate qualifies graduates for positions such as Kitchen Attendant; Sandwich Hand; and Catering Assistant. The roles and duties graduates will be competent in include preparing salads and appetisers, preparing sandwiches and packaging prepared foodstuffs.

Units

SITXCOM001A – Work with colleagues and customers

SITXCOM002A – Work in a socially diverse environment

SITXOHS001A – Follow health, safety and security procedures

SITXOHS002A – Follow workplace hygiene procedures

SITHIND001A – Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge

SITHCCC004A – Clean and Maintain Kitchen Premises

SITHCCC003A – Receive and store kitchen supplies

SITHCCC001A - Organise and Prepare Food

SITHCCC002A – Present Food

SITHCCC006A – Prepare Appetisers and Salads

Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) provides students with the basic skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a commercial kitchen.

This Certificate qualifies graduates for positions such as Short Order Cook in a café or small restaurant; Cook in a fast food outlet; Commis Cook. The roles and duties graduates will be competent in will include preparing, cooking and serving food, preparing salads and appetisers, preparing sandwiches, and preparing stocks, sauces and soups.

Units

SITXCOM001A – Work with colleagues and customers

SITXCOM002A – Work in a socially diverse environment

SITHCCC003A – Receive and store kitchen supplies

SITXOHS001A – Follow health, safety and security procedures

SITXOHS002A – Follow workplace hygiene procedures

SITHCCC004A – Clean and Maintain Kitchen Premises

SITHIND001A – Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge

SITHCCC001A - Organise and Prepare Food

SITHCCC002A – Present Food

SITHCCC005A – Use Basic Methods of Cookery

SITHCCC027A – Prepare, Cook and Serve Food for Food Service

SITHCCC008A – Prepare Stocks, Sauces and Soups

SITHCCC009A – Prepare Vegetables, Fruit, Eggs and Farinaceous Dishes

SITHCCC007A – Prepare Sandwiches

SITHCCC006A – Prepare Appetisers and Salads

SITHFAB003A – Serve food and beverage to customers

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) provides students with the advanced skills and technical knowledge required to work as a qualified cook in a commercial kitchen.

This Certificate qualifies graduates for positions such as Commercial/Professional Cook in a large restaurant; and Cook in a café or small restaurant. The roles and duties graduates will be competent in will include: preparing salads and appetisers; preparing, cooking and serving poultry, game, seafood, meat, vegetables, hot and cold desserts, stocks, sauces and soups.

Units

SITXCOM001A – Work with colleagues and customers

SITXCOM002A – Work in a socially diverse environment

SITHCCC003A – Receive and store kitchen supplies

SITXOHS001A – Follow health, safety and security procedures

SITXOHS002A – Follow workplace hygiene procedures

SITHIND001A – Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge

SITHCCC016A – Develop cost effective menus

SITHCCC021A – Handle and serve cheese

SITHCCC015A – Plan and prepare food for buffets

SITHCCC029A – Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs

SITHCCC028A – Prepare cook and serve food for menus

SITHCCC008A – Prepare Stocks, Sauces and Soups

SITHCCC009A – Prepare Vegetables, Fruit, Eggs and Farinaceous Dishes

SITHCCC010A – Select, Prepare and Cook Poultry

SITHCCC011A – Select, Prepare and Cook Seafood

SITHCCC012A – Select, Prepare and Cook Meat

SITHCCC013A – Prepare Hot and Cold Desserts

SITHCCC014A – Prepare Pastries, Cakes and Yeast Goods

SITXHRM001A Coach others in job skills

SITHCCC001A - Organise and Prepare Food

SITHCCC002A – Present Food

SITHCCC003A – Receive and Store Kitchen Supplies

SITHCCC004A – Clean and Maintain Kitchen Premises

SITHCCC005A – Use Basic Methods of Cookery

SITHCCC006A – Prepare Appetisers and Salads

SITHCCC007A – Prepare Sandwiches

HLTFA301B – Apply First Aid

SITHFAB011A – Develop and update food and beverage knowledge