Meridian Vocational College
Certificate II in Cookery
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)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 meet the requirements for trade recognition as a cook, but can provide a pathway towards achieving that.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in kitchen operations in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops; and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons, and schools.
Delivery mode
Meridian Vocational College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 50 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
There are no formal qualification entry requirements for this training product.
However, MVC has following entry requirements for this program including the student’s agreement and ability to undertake the following:
- Participate in Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment test at MVC before the start of Training Minimum ACSF 3
- Attend and participate in scheduled training and assessment.
- Participate in workplace tasks to employer expectations.
- Comply with the MVC code of conduct requirements, directions on work, and health and safety matters, and all MVC Policies.
- Be able to work in an industry environment.
- Can participate in a minimum of 12 service shifts for work placement.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate II in Cookery will prepare you for the following roles.
Kitchen Attendant
A Kitchen Attendant assists with the preparation of food in a café, restaurant or catering venue. You might prepare ingredients and create simple m...
Apprentice Chef
An Apprentice Chef is training to be a chef in a commercial cooking environment such as a restaurant, café or catering company. You’ll work with qu...
Catering Assistant
A Catering Assistant helps with preparing and serving food and drink at various kinds of events. You might work with clients before an event to det...
Cooks Assistant
A Cooks Assistant helps chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff in a commercial kitchen. You might get ingredients ready or prepare simple food items...
Sandwich Hand
A Sandwich Hand works in the kitchen area of a café, restaurant or other food establishment that offers basic meals. You’ll prepare ingredients by...
Assistant Pastry Chef
An Assistant Pastry Chef helps to prepare patisserie items such as pastries, biscuits and tarts. You might create elaborate decorations for cakes a...
About Meridian Vocational College
MVC is a Registered CRICOS training provider.
MVC aims to deliver high quality, innovative and engaging training that is relevant to clients, employers and industry. Our commitment to continuous improvement means we are constantly developing and improving new resources, processes and facilitation methods to remain ahead in technology and industry standards.
MVC has training locations in: Adelaide CBD
As an Registered Training Organisation, MVC is bound to comply with the ASQA and CRICOS guidelines. Training Services provided to clients follow policies and processes developed to meet the VET regulations.
