Employment Outcomes

Certificates gained in this area open a world of opportunities for cooks and kitchen hands, and offer the opportunity to work in diverse workplaces such as patisseries, restaurants, coffee shops, taverns, international hotels, cruise liners, and outside catering. Graduates can expect to work with people from all over the world and see and experience many types of food, baking, patisserie and chocolate-preparation techniques.Certificates gained in this area open a world of opportunities for cooks and kitchen hands, and offer the opportunity to work in diverse workplaces such as patisseries, restaurants, coffee shops, taverns, international hotels, cruise liners, and outside catering. Graduates can expect to work with people from all over the world and see and experience many types of food, baking, patisserie and chocolate-preparation techniques.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Working with colleagues and customers; working in a socially diverse environment; following health, safety and security procedures; developing and updating hospitality industry knowledge; developing cost-effective menus; organising and preparing food; presenting food; receiving and storing kitchen supplies; cleaning and maintaining kitchen premises; using basic methods of cookery; preparing, cooking and serving food for food service; preparing appetisers and salads; preparing stocks; sauces and soups; preparing vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes; selecting, preparing and cooking poultry; selecting, preparing and cooking seafood; selecting, preparing and cooking meat; preparing hot and cold desserts; preparing pastries, cakes and yeast goods; implementing food safety procedures; preparing foods according to dietary and cultural needs; dealing with conflict situations; coaching others in job skills; following workplace hygiene procedures; providing first aid; preparing, cooking and serving food for menus; plus electives.

Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Monitoring catering revenue and cost; establishing and maintaining quality control of food; developing and implementing a food safety program; controlling and ordering stock; monitoring work operations; implementing and monitoring workplace health, safety and security practices; leading and managing people; interpreting financial information; plus electives.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.