South Metropolitan TAFE
2 Semesters
Become a professional chef or cook with this nationally recognised Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. Learn essential culinary skills in real-world commercial kitchen environments at SM TAFE's award-winning training restaurants, preparing you for exciting career opportunities in hospitality.
School leavers require AQF OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8, or C grades in Year 10 English and Maths. Non-school leavers require Certificate I or Certificate II. Basic computer literacy and access to a computer and WiFi for at-home study is recommended. Students must be able to work in a commercial kitchen environment and meet food safety requirements.
Core units cover food preparation equipment operation, basic cookery methods, appetisers and salads, stocks and sauces, vegetable and fruit preparation, vegetarian and vegan dishes, poultry and meat preparation, seafood dishes, cakes and pastries, special dietary requirements, desserts, kitchen hygiene and safety, recipe planning and costing, and teamwork in commercial kitchens. Elective units include first aid, sandwich preparation, specialised food items, yeast-based bakery products, and cultural sensitivity in hospitality.
South Metropolitan TAFE offers specialised training in award-winning facilities including the Bentley Pines Training Restaurant and the purpose-built Saltbush Training Restaurant at Mandurah. Students gain hands-on experience in live, interactive training environments serving members of the public, developing real-world workplace skills. Expert lecturers provide mentorship and guidance throughout the program.
Graduates are job-ready for roles as chefs, cooks, or commercial cooks in diverse hospitality settings including cafes, coffee shops, fine-dining restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, and food trucks. The qualification opens pathways to further study in Certificate IV in Kitchen Management and provides opportunities for career progression in the hospitality industry both locally and internationally.
Course fee
Start date
You will be redirected to the training provider to enquire directly. Workinitiatives is not the course or training provider. We aggregate and list courses only.