Cook (Commercial Cookery) ANZSCO Code: 351411
Commercial chefs prepare, season, and cook food for restaurants or caterers. This commercial cooking program is appropriate for mature individuals interested in pursuing a career in the hotel industry and school dropouts with little to no relevant work experience.
This cooking course gives you the fundamental skills you need by combining online learning with hands-on practice.
Occupation description
Commercial chefs prepare, season, and cook food for restaurants or caterers.
Their job involves:
- Verifying the quality of food by inspecting it.
- Food preparation, seasoning, and cooking.
- Using kitchen appliances.
- Dividing it into portions, plating it, and adding sauces, garnishes, and gravies.
- Food storage in facilities with controlled temperatures.
- Cooking by specific nutritional needs.
- Cleaning the spaces used for meal preparation.
Commercial cooks may also:
- Create menus and project the amount of food needed.
- Instruct additional kitchen workers and apprentices.
Note: Cooks employed in catering or dining establishments’ commercial kitchens fall under this profession. It excludes jobs in factories or environments with minimal service, such as fast food, fast casual, or takeout restaurants, coffee shops, bars, or mall cafés with a restricted menu.
How will I be assessed?
Stage 1:
Documentary Evidence Assessment
We will examine your documentation to ensure it meets the training and employment standards and proves you have the abilities, know-how, and experience required to work as a commercial cook.
Below is information regarding the documentation, training, and employment requirements:
- Download the Evidence guide to find out what evidence you should provide with your application.
- You must also locate information on assessments for your occupation if you are on Pathway 1.
- A guide to videos and pictures
- Report from the supervisor
- Please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines for details regarding the employment experience criteria for a Pathway 1 application.
- Please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide if you apply for a Pathway 2 examination.
Stage 2:
Technical Assessment
If you make it through Stage 1, you will have a technical interview with our assessor. The assessor will question you regarding applying the knowledge needed to work in your trade in Australia. No interpreters will be permitted for the technical interview, which will be conducted in English.
Read the Technical Assessment Guide to learn more about the technical interview.
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What skills and knowledge do I need?
This job requires the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery certificate. You must prove proficiency in the following competency units to receive this certification. Each unit of competency defines a subset of the knowledge and abilities needed in Australian businesses.
You must achieve 25 units of competency:
- 20 core units
- 5 elective units
Core Units
Code | Title |
SITHCCC023 | Use food preparation equipment |
SITHCCC027 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
SITHCCC028 | Prepare appetisers and salads |
SITHCCC029 | Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
SITHCCC030 | Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
SITHCCC031 | Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes |
SITHCCC035 | Prepare poultry dishes |
SITHCCC036 | Prepare meat dishes |
SITHCCC037 | Prepare seafood dishes |
SITHCCC041 | Produce cakes, pastries and breads |
SITHCCC042 | Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements |
SITHCCC043 | Work effectively as a cook |
SITHKOP009 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
SITHKOP010 | Plan and cost recipes |
SITHPAT016 | Produce desserts |
SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices |
SITXHRM007 | Coach others in job skills |
SITXINV006 | Receive, store and maintain stock |
SITXWHS005 | Participate in safe work practices |
Elective Units
Code | Title |
SITHCCC025 | Prepare and present sandwiches |
SITHCCC038 | Produce and serve food for buffets |
SITHASC026 | Prepare curry pastes and powders |
SITHASC021 | Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks |
SITXCOM007 | Show social and cultural sensitivity |
All of the prerequisite units, as well as the core and elective units of competency, must be shown by you.
NOTE: denotes the presence of a prerequisite in a unit.
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Step 1
Verify if you are qualified to apply for a Trade Skills Evaluation.
Step 2
Recognize the Evaluation Procedure
Step 3
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