Cooks Assistant Courses in Melbourne
There are 4 courses available within the Melbourne area for people who want to become a cooks assistant.
SITXFSA005
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Kitchen Attendant
Cooks Assistant
Food Service Assistant
Catering Assistant
Sandwich Hand
Apprentice Chef
Cafe Attendant
Waiter
The nationally recognised short-course SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety is often referred to as ‘Hygiene for Food Handlers’ and is the industry standard for restaurant, cafe, and bistro workers in Australia. The course covers: identifying food hazards and preventing food contamination, following critical work procedures, cleaning and sanitising food handling areas correctly, maintaining personal hygiene and infection controls. Enquire now for entry requirements, food handling competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates in your area..
HLTSS00066
Online, On Campus, Distance
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Possible job outcomes:
Food Process Worker
Fast Food Assistant
Food Production Worker
Waiter
Cooks Assistant
This nationally recognised training is designed to help businesses and individuals build their COVID-SAFE operating plans.
Students will learn to follow organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks in organisations that include food handling in their operations.
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Average duration: Half day.
SIT20421
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Kitchen Attendant
Apprentice Chef
Catering Assistant
Cooks Assistant
Sandwich Hand
Assistant Pastry Chef
If you’re considering a career as a professional chef or want to work as a cook or kitchen hand right now, you can’t go wrong with the SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the the commercial kitchen workplace and teaches you how to prepare dishes to commercial standard. The course covers: using food prep equipment, hygiene for food handlers, perishable stock control, communicating with kitchen staff, kitchen safety. Choose electives that support your career growth: cooking and catering, Asian cookery, patisserie, customer service. Enquire now for the full list of study units, food industry career outcomes, and upcoming course openings in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
SIT30921
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
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Possible job outcomes:
Catering Assistant
Cook
Cooks Assistant
Food Service Assistant
Get a job as a commercial cook with the SIT30921 Certificate III in Catering. This nationally recognised qualification is perfect if you want to cook in catering outlets and bistros at public hospitals and aged care facilities — or even start your own mobile catering business. Competencies include: using food prep equipment, cooking and preparing simple dishes, cleaning kitchen premises and equipment, receiving and storing perishable stock, maintaining food safety, planning and costing out recipes. Enquire now for entry requirements, commercial catering career outcomes, and training providers near you that offer this qualification..
Average duration: 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I become a cooks assistant?
To become a cooks assistant in Melbourne, you may want to consider completing the Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling). This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
Are there training providers in Melbourne?
You can train to become a cooks assistant by completing a qualification with TAFE Queensland (established in 1998) or Australian Academic Solutions (established in 2015). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
What study modes are available?
There is one campus within the Melbourne area that provides cooks assistant training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Melbourne. You can also study a cooks assistant course through online or distance learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Job Pathways
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.