GOTAFE
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is the recognised qualification to become a qualified commercial cook. If you have a passion for cooking, tasting, and creativity, and a desire to turn this into a career, this course is for you.
Students will learn all aspects of the cooking trade, including: how a commercial kitchen works, basic nutrition, cooking methods for different cuisines and dietary requirements, kitchen safety, and how to work as part of a multi-chef team
Delivery mode
GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 152-200 Fryers Street, Shepparton
- 27 Docker Street, Wangaratta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
GOTAFE entry requirements
Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
Please apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to organise your traineeship contract prior to applying for this course.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Commercial 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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
