Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

This qualification is part of the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package. It provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of kitchen functions and activities that require the application of a limited range of practical skills in a defined context. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias, coffee shops and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons and schools.

Are you passionate about a career in commercial cookery?

The hospitality industry is a stimulating and fun work environment. Whether you choose to work in your local hospitality industry or to travel abroad, qualified hospitality workers are in high demand.

This qualification provides training for work in hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. Individuals may work with some autonomy or in a team but usually under close supervision.

This qualification can also be used as a pathway for entry into an apprenticeship in Cookery or a wide variety of cookery related positions. You might become Head Chef at an award winning restaurant, the owner or manager of your own food related business, or even a "celebrity chef".

Career Opportunities

Opportunities exist for entry level into an apprenticeship in cookery or into a wide variety of cookery related positions in cafes, hotels, restaurants and food production environments either as a contracted or non-contracted employee.

Leads to Certificate III programs in Hospitality, Commercial Cookery, Food & Beverage and Patisserie.

For more information and electives see Training.gov.au

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

This qualification is part of the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package. It reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of cookery skills. They use discretion and judgement and have a sound knowledge of kitchen operations. They work with some independence and under limited supervision and may provide operational advice and support to team members. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.

Are you passionate about a career in commercial cookery?

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a qualified cook. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. Individuals may have some responsibility for others and provide technical advice and support to a team.

Individuals with this qualification are able to perform roles such as:

• preparing appetisers, salads, stocks, sauces and soups
• preparing vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
• selecting, preparing and cooking poultry, seafood and meat
• preparing hot and cold desserts, pastries, cakes and yeast goods
• planning and preparing food for buffets.

This qualification can be used to assist you in gaining employment in a wide variety of cookery related positions. You might become Head Chef at an award winning restaurant, the owner or manager of your own food related business, or even a "celebrity chef". For more information and electives see Training.gov.au