Cookery and Catering

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

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 Beginner

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
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.
Executive Chef Pizza Chef Breakfast Chef
Demi Chef Commis Chef Cook Chef Assistant Baker Assistant Pastry Chef Baker Cake Decorator Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Assistant Bakery Production Operator
+ 12 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Chef Pizza Chef Breakfast Chef Demi Chef Commis Chef Cook Chef Assistant Baker Assistant Pastry Chef Baker Cake Decorator Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Assistant Bakery Production Operator + 12 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, 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 Trainee Chef Cellar Door Manager Food Safety Supervisor Night Auditor Bartender Customer Service Manager Tour Guide Community Organiser Tour Driver Cooks Assistant Sandwich Hand Fast Food Assistant Executive Housekeeper Flight Attendant Gym Receptionist Food Service Assistant Rooms Division Manager Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Manager Laundry Worker
+ 28 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Shift Manager Gaming Supervisor
Gaming Manager Restaurant Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Rooms Division Manager Reservations Manager Food Safety Supervisor Cellar Door Manager Venue Manager Bartender Tour Guide Conference Manager Sandwich Hand Cooks Assistant Tour Driver Bakery Manager Fast Food Assistant Retail Team Leader Event Planner
+ 22 more
10711NAT

Advanced Diploma of Governance, Risk and Compliance
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Enterprise Risk Manager Commercial Lawyer Legal Consultant
EEHA Inspector Financial Regulator Board Member Food Safety Supervisor Compliance Analyst Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist Governance Officer
+ 9 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Enterprise Risk Manager Commercial Lawyer Legal Consultant EEHA Inspector Financial Regulator Board Member Food Safety Supervisor Compliance Analyst Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist Governance Officer + 9 more
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
On Campus
18 months
$1 - $14,676
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef de Partie Sous Chef Apprentice Chef
Kitchen Manager Chief Cook
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef de Partie Sous Chef Apprentice Chef Kitchen Manager Chief Cook + 2 more
SITSS00069

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set
Traineeship
2 weeks
$250
  • 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
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus, Online
24 months
$12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rooms Division Manager Cooks Assistant Executive Housekeeper
Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Bakery Manager Conference Manager Club Manager Cellar Door Manager Food Safety Supervisor Demi Chef Chef de Partie Venue Manager Event Planner Kitchen Manager Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Hotel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Motel Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Night Auditor
+ 25 more
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie
On Campus
18 months
$14,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Cake Decorator Patissier
Pastry Chef
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Baker Cake Decorator Patissier Pastry Chef + 1 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Compliance)
Online
12 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Governance Officer Senior Administrator Compliance Specialist
Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Food Safety Supervisor Immigration Consultant Equal Opportunity Officer Workplace Relations Officer Legal Consultant Financial Crime Analyst Clinical Data Manager Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Construction Consultant Health Manager
+ 16 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 Concierge Catering Assistant 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 Concierge Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Barista + 7 more
SIT30821

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 36 months
$0 - $34,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Chef Sous Chef Chef de Partie
Chief Cook Food Service Assistant Baker Demi Chef Cook Chef Commis Chef Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Breakfast Chef Executive Chef Pizza Chef Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 13 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Chef Sous Chef Chef de Partie Chief Cook Food Service Assistant Baker Demi Chef Cook Chef Commis Chef Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Breakfast Chef Executive Chef Pizza Chef Assistant Pastry Chef + 13 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 36 months
$0 - $59,455
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rooms Division Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Duty Manager Motel Manager Hotel Manager Front Office Supervisor Kitchen Manager
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rooms Division Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Duty Manager Motel Manager Hotel Manager Front Office Supervisor Kitchen Manager + 8 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.
Food Production Manager Bartender Barista
Bar Attendant Waiter Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Manager Bartender Barista Bar Attendant Waiter Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant + 5 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.
Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter
Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Concierge Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Concierge Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist + 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.
Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Production Operator
  • 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.
Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Production Operator
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $5,580
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef
Kitchen Manager Cook Chef de Partie
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef Kitchen Manager Cook Chef de Partie + 3 more
FBP30321

Certificate III in Cake and Pastry
Apprenticeship, Blended, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $17,798
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cake Decorator Pastry Chef Patissier
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cake Decorator Pastry Chef Patissier
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
12 - 22 months
$0 - $19,740
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commis Chef Kitchen Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commis Chef Kitchen Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager
BSBSS00095

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

Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $230
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Food Service Assistant Catering Assistant
Cafe Attendant Waiter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Food Service Assistant Catering Assistant Cafe Attendant Waiter + 2 more
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