Postcode:
Resident:
Employed:
A Chef de Partie oversees a particular section of a commercial kitchen. You might be in charge of meats, sauces, side dishes, desserts or another area of production. Chefs de Partie make sure ingredients are of good quality and food items are prepared in line with the kitchen’s production schedule. You’ll check the standard of dishes and ensure food is presented professionally.
Chefs de Partie must be highly skilled in their area and able to work quickly in a busy kitchen. Communication skills are important and you must be able to work as part of a team. A Chef de Partie should be organised and able to prioritise their tasks. Attention to detail is crucial and you should be able to focus on your section’s duties.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Chef de Partie.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a qualified chef and gain additional leadership skills with the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. This nationally recognised qualification will take you beyond your chef’s qualification by teaching you how to roster and manage the entire kitchen staff. The course delivers all the skills you need to work as a chef — cooking contemporary dishes, operating a fully functional kitchen, and implementing a food safety program. Choose specialist electives in cookery and catering, Asian cooking, patisserie, or food and beverage. Enquire now for the full list of specialisation units (and their availability), commercial chef career outcomes, and enrolment centres near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
The SIT40821 Certificate IV in Asian Cookery prepares commercial cooks for supervisory roles in kitchens specialising in Asian cuisine. Graduates operate independently or with limited guidance and use discretion to solve non-routine problems. This qualification offers pathways to work in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, and cafés where Asian food is prepared and served. Skills are applied in accordance with relevant legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full time Chef de Partie generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this field has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 101,000 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Chef de Partie. Chefs de Partie may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’d like a career as a Chef de Partie, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery. You’ll learn to prepare contemporary dishes using the latest international techniques. This course will give you the skills to work with meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, cakes, pastries, desserts and breads.
We’ll find nearby campuses and check if you’re eligible for funding in your state.
Here are some potential career pathways within cookery and catering. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Cookery and Catering
Apprentice Chef
$865 weekly pay
Catering Assistant
Cooks Assistant
Food Service Assistant
Kitchen Attendant
Sandwich Hand
Breakfast Chef
$1,150 weekly pay
Catering Manager
$1,450 weekly pay
Chef
Commis Chef
Cook
Demi Chef
Food Safety Supervisor
$1,050 weekly pay
Food Service Supervisor
$1,250 weekly pay
Pastry Chef
Patissier
Pizza Chef
Chef de Partie
$1,350 weekly pay
Executive Chef
$1,730 weekly pay
Kitchen Manager
Sous Chef
Learn more about Chef de Partie courses in your area.