Cook

Overview

Prepares, seasons and cooks food in a dining or catering establishment.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks

  • examining foodstuffs to ensure quality
  • regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
  • preparing and cooking food
  • seasoning food during cooking
  • portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
  • storing food in temperature controlled facilities
  • preparing food to meet special dietary requirements
  • may plan menus and estimate food requirements
  • may train other kitchen staff and apprentices

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

15 courses found.

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SIT31121: Certificate III in Asian Cookery
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SIT30921: Certificate III in Catering
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SIT30821: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
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Apprenticeship
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MAR30324: Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
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FBP50121: Diploma of Food Science and Technology
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FBP40421: Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
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90729NSW: Certificate I in Food Skills For Living
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81151ACT: Certificate IV in Defence Catering
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81149ACT: Course in Field Catering Operations
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81132ACT: Course in Advanced Operator Catering
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40529SA: Certificate III in Community Health: Food Services
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40213SA: Certificate II in Community Food Services
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39195QLD: Vocational Graduate Certificate in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management
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2137: Course in Commercial Cookery (ASF 2)
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0589: Course in Commercial Cookery (ASF 3)
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