TAFE SA
12 months
Become a qualified commercial cook through comprehensive training in kitchen operations, food preparation, and diverse cooking techniques. This nationally-recognised qualification prepares you for careers in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and aged care facilities.
You must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) before enrolling. There are no formal prerequisites, but a passion for cooking and ability to work in a team environment is essential. You'll need access to a computer with internet connection for online components. Be aware that the course includes handling and preparing various food types including meat, poultry, seafood, and shellfish as mandatory requirements.
The course covers 20 core units and 5 elective units including: kitchen premises and equipment cleaning, safe food handling and workplace practices, recipe planning and costing, preparation of appetisers and salads, basic cookery methods, special dietary requirements, meat and poultry dishes, seafood preparation, stocks/sauces/soups, vegetable and farinaceous dishes, vegetarian and vegan dishes, cakes/pastries/breads, desserts, stock management, food preparation equipment use, hygienic food safety practices, and working effectively as a cook. Elective units include Asian appetisers and snacks, Asian sauces, specialised food items, cheese preparation, and pates and terrines.
TAFE SA is well-recognised for hospitality training with industry-standard commercial kitchens and experienced lecturers committed to student success. The provider offers flexible blended learning options across multiple regional campuses, comprehensive support services, and a strong track record with 90% of graduates satisfied with training quality and 87% recommending their courses.
This qualification provides pathways to work as a commercial cook in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and aged care facilities, or as a sous chef in small hospitality establishments. With 2 years of industry experience, you can apply for cookery trade recognition. Graduates pursue careers in diverse hospitality settings and have successfully achieved positions such as chef roles in premium establishments.
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