South Regional TAFE

SIT30821

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Apprenticeship

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

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This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using work plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. Work may occur in a variety of settings, including hotels, restaurants, pubs, cafes, functions, events, residential facilities and lunch bars.You will also learn skills to produce quality foods, plan menus, prepare food according to dietary or cultural needs, control costs, work as part of a team, and serve a range of meals in a professional manner. You will practice the skills you have learned in a simulated work environment or at an appropriate hospitality establishment.

Delivery mode

South Regional TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Apprenticeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $3,805 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with South Regional TAFE.
Study mode Apprenticeship
Duration 10 Months
Estimated fee* $3,805 $0

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Apprenticeship 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...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Demi Chef

A Demi Chef performs a range of tasks in commercial kitchens from preparing food to ordering supplies. You’ll work alongside chefs and other kitche...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Cook

A Cook prepares food for customers and guests at a restaurant, café or catering venue. You might also work in a residential facility such as an age...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Chef

A Chef organises and prepares food items in a commercial kitchen. You might work in a high end restaurant, a small café or for a catering company....

Avg yearly income $69,992
Entry barriers Low

Commis Chef

A Commis Chef works in a specialty section of food preparation in a commercial kitchen. You’ll performs a range of tasks to assist other chefs in t...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

Breakfast Chef

A Breakfast Chef prepares breakfast service in a restaurant, café, hotel or eatery. You’ll prepare ingredients and cook a range of breakfast dishes...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

Executive Chef

An Executive Chef oversees operations in a commercial kitchen. You might supervise other kitchen staff and ensure food is prepared safely and to a...

Avg yearly income $114,920
Entry barriers Low

Pizza Chef

A Pizza Chef specialises in the production of pizzas and similar items at a restaurant or eatery. You’ll prepare dough, sauces and toppings and coo...

Avg yearly income $74,880
Entry barriers Low

Chef de Partie

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 a...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

Sous Chef

A Sous Chef oversees the daily operations of a commercial kitchen. You’ll prepare menus and source ingredients and may have to liaise with a range...

Avg yearly income $78,364
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

Chief Cook

A Chief Cook prepares food for crew and passengers on a ship or marine vessel. You might prepare meals to order or work from a set menu. A Chief Co...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Food Service Assistant

A Food Service Assistant works as part of the team in a commercial kitchen or restaurant. You’ll work alongside chefs and cooks to prepare meals fo...

Avg yearly income $56,368
Entry barriers Low

Baker

A Baker prepares food items such as bread and pastries for sale in a bakery, grocery store, café or restaurant. You might specialise in gourmet bak...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

About South Regional TAFE

South Regional TAFE delivers high-quality, accredited vocational education and training that is flexible enough to meet clients' workplace and lifestyle commitments. Our extensive facilities and workshops allow us to offer training that is responsive and relevant due to the professional relationships we have across commercial sectors to ensure that training is benchmarked to industry standard.

Operating since 2016
Legal name South Regional TAFE
RTO code 52790