Hospitality - Cookery

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SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery 

This qualification prepares individuals to work in kitchens using a defined 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. Skills and knowledge will prepare the students in providing effective hospitality service to customers.

Hours 240 hours Training Package SIT
Type Board Developed Course Work Placement Mandatory 70 hours
Unit Value

2 unit Preliminary

2 unit HSC

 SBAT Opportunity to complete a School Based Apprenticeship or a Traineeship and gain credit towards the HSC
Specialisation Yes Recognition National AQF and HSC Qualification
HSC Exam Yes ATAR Yes

 

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Enjoy practical work
  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Able to work quickly and safely with minimal supervision
  • Good personal hygiene
  • Free from skin allergies to foods and detergents
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to work as part of a team

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Read recipes and follow instructions
  • Prepare simple dishes using commercial equipment
  • Work with other team members to produce food
  • Prepare and present food in a simulated commercial kitchen
  • Practise safe food preparation and hygiene
  • Receive, store and maintain stock

STUDY PATHWAYS

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
  • Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

CAREER PATHWAYS

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Breakfast Cook
  • Café Cook
  • Catering Assistant
  • Fast Food Cook