Program Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in kitchens who use a defined and limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision. This qualification does not provide the skills required by commercial cooks, which are covered in SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in kitchen operations in organizations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops; and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons, and schools.
Program Structure
Subject Code | Subject Name |
BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others |
SITHCCC001 | Use food preparation equipment |
SITHCCC005 | Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery |
SITHCCC011 | Use cookery skills effectively |
SITHKOP001 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment |
SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety |
SITXINV002 | Maintain the quality of perishable items |
SITXWHS001 | Participate in safe work practices |
SITHCCC002 | Prepare and present simple dishes |
SITHCCC003 | Prepare and present sandwiches |
SITHCCC006 | Prepare appetizers and salads |
SITHFAB002 | Provide responsible service of alcohol |
SITHFAB005 | Prepare and serve espresso coffee |
Possible Job Outcomes
• Breakfast Cook
• Catering Assistant
• Fast Food Cook
• Sandwich Hand
• Takeaway Cook