Cookery and Catering

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Pastry Chef

A Pastry Chef prepares a variety of baked goods, such as cakes and pastries, while managing ingredients, stock, and supplier communications.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Patissier

A Patissier creates sweet treats like cakes and pastries, focusing on decoration and preparation while maintaining ingredient stocks.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Catering Assistant

A Catering Assistant helps prepare and serve food, works with clients, follows instructions, prioritises tasks, ensures food safety, and provides customer service at events.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Beginner

Kitchen Attendant

A Kitchen Attendant helps prepare food, maintains cleanliness in the kitchen, and assists staff while prioritising tasks and following instructions.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Chef

A Chef plans menus, prepares meals, manages kitchen staff, and ensures quality, working in restaurants, cafés, or catering with diverse dietary needs.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Unknown

Chef de Partie

A Chef de Partie manages a kitchen section, ensuring quality ingredients and timely preparation while working efficiently in a team.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Unknown

Sous Chef

A Sous Chef manages kitchen operations, prepares menus, supervises staff, and ensures high food quality and hygiene in a busy environment.

Avg yearly income $78,364
Skill level Unknown

Kitchen Manager

A Kitchen Manager oversees kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency, requiring leadership and organisational skills.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Beginner

Demi Chef

A Demi Chef prepares food, orders supplies, and assists in kitchens, requiring organisational skills, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions in a busy environment.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Cook

Cooks prepare meals in various settings, catering to dietary needs and managing supplies, requiring strong organisation and teamwork skills.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Commis Chef

A Commis Chef assists in food preparation in a commercial kitchen, requiring teamwork, organisation, and the ability to follow instructions.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

Executive Chef

An Executive Chef manages kitchen operations, leads staff, plans menus, and ensures high-quality food preparation, often working varied shifts.

Avg yearly income $114,920
Skill level Unknown

Pizza Chef

A Pizza Chef prepares pizzas, manages ingredients, maintains kitchen efficiency, and creates quality food, often working varied shifts.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Unknown

Breakfast Chef

A Breakfast Chef prepares and cooks breakfast dishes, manages ingredients, plans menus, and ensures efficient kitchen operations, often starting early.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

Food Safety Supervisor

A Food Safety Supervisor ensures compliance with food safety standards by overseeing food handling, conducting inspections, and training staff in hygiene practices.

Avg yearly income $66,976
Skill level Unknown

Apprentice Chef

An Apprentice Chef trains in commercial kitchens, assisting qualified chefs with meal preparation, teamwork, and kitchen duties while developing culinary skills.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Unknown

Cooks Assistant

Cooks Assistants support kitchen staff by preparing ingredients and managing supplies, requiring strong organisation and teamwork skills.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Unknown

Sandwich Hand

A Sandwich Hand prepares ingredients and simple meals like sandwiches and burgers while ensuring cleanliness and good customer service.

Avg yearly income $55,276
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in cookery and catering

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus, Online
12 months
$1,600 - $10,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Assistant
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Porter
Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Gaming Attendant Cafe Attendant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Gaming Attendant Cafe Attendant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista + 7 more
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie
On Campus
18 months
$14,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Pastry Chef
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Pastry Chef
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
On Campus
18 months
$1 - $14,676
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef
Kitchen Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef Kitchen Manager + 1 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus, Online
24 months
$12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motel Manager Gaming Manager Hotel Manager
Restaurant Supervisor Food and Beverage Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Night Auditor Travel Team Leader Kitchen Manager
+ 11 more
SIT20322

Certificate II in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,758
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Hotel Porter Waiter
Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Hotel Porter Waiter Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista + 7 more
SIT30821

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
On Campus
12 months
$7,620 - $18,265
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Demi Chef
Cook Chef Commis Chef Breakfast Chef Executive Chef Pizza Chef
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Demi Chef Cook Chef Commis Chef Breakfast Chef Executive Chef Pizza Chef + 6 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 36 months
$0 - $59,455
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Duty Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 10 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
On Campus
6 months
$4,435
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant
Waiter Bar Attendant Barista
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant Barista + 3 more
SIT10222

Certificate I in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concierge Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist
Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concierge Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant + 5 more
FBP40221

Certificate IV in Baking
Blended
11 months
Unavailable
  • At least 3 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in a field of study related to commercial baking
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Manager Pastry Chef Patissier
  • At least 3 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in a field of study related to commercial baking
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Manager Pastry Chef Patissier
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef
Kitchen Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef Kitchen Manager + 1 more
HLTSS00066

Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
25 hours
$0 - $120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Fast Food Assistant Food Production Worker
Waiter Cooks Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Fast Food Assistant Food Production Worker Waiter Cooks Assistant + 2 more
FBP30321

Certificate III in Cake and Pastry
Blended, Traineeship
24 - 36 months
$0 - $17,798
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Cake Decorator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Cake Decorator
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
22 months
$0 - $19,740
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 9 more
BSBSS00095

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
Online, Traineeship
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Receptionist Office Assistant Administration Officer
Waiter Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Biosecurity Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Receptionist Office Assistant Administration Officer Waiter Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Biosecurity Officer + 6 more
SITXFSA005

Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
Blended, On Campus
2 days
$280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Cooks Assistant Food Service Assistant
Catering Assistant Sandwich Hand Apprentice Chef Cafe Attendant Waiter
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Cooks Assistant Food Service Assistant Catering Assistant Sandwich Hand Apprentice Chef Cafe Attendant Waiter + 5 more
SITSS00069

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 5 days
$0 - $440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Supervisor Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant
Catering Assistant Waiter Kitchen Attendant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Supervisor Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant Waiter Kitchen Attendant + 3 more
SITSS00068

Food Handling Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $179
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant
SIT20421

Certificate II in Cookery
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $4,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Apprentice Chef Catering Assistant
Cooks Assistant Sandwich Hand Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Apprentice Chef Catering Assistant Cooks Assistant Sandwich Hand Assistant Pastry Chef + 3 more
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