The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery provides you with the essential skills and knowledge required to join the kitchen as an apprentice chef. According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service, the number of people working as cooks grew very strongly over the past five years and is expected to see strong growth in the future. This large occupation is likely to see around 35,000 job openings over the next five years.

Hone your skills in the basic methods of cookery and learn how to prepare poultry, seafood and meat dishes. You will also discover the skills to work effectively in the kitchen and maintain the quality and safety of food you are preparing. Our highly qualified teachers have experience in some of Australia’s most well known kitchens. They are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and will prepare you for a fast paced career in commercial cookery.

Upon successful completion of this course, individuals may wish to enrol into a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or continue in the workforce as a qualified cook.

This qualification reflects the role of 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 plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.

Completion of this qualification contributes to recognition as a trade cook.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.