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Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Kingston Institute Australia, Australia
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Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who have a supervisory or team-leading role in the kitchen. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems. This qualification provides a pathway to work in organizations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors.

General Eligibility

For entry into the Advanced Diploma level, both domestic and international students should have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Diploma or higher qualification.

The entry requirement can be met by evidence of equivalent competency to either of the above through recognition of prior learning (RPL). International students should generally be 18 years of age or above at the time of their course commencement at the Institute. Under 18 students should have acceptable arrangements for their accommodation, support, and general welfare for the student visa duration or until they turn 18 (whichever happens first) as per the ESOS Act and National Code.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Modules

Core Module:

Lead diversity and inclusion

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Use food preparation equipment

Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

Prepare appetizers and salads

Prepare stocks, sauces, and soups

Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs, and farinaceous dishes

Prepare poultry dishes

Prepare seafood dishes

Prepare meat dishes

Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

Produce cakes, pastries, and bread

Work effectively as a cook

Plan and cost basic menus

Develop menus for special dietary requirements

Coordinate cooking operations

Produce desserts

Manage conflict

Manage finances within a budget

Use hygienic practices for food safety

Participate in safe food handling practices

Coach others in job skills

Lead and manage people

Maintain the quality of perishable items

Monitor work operations

Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Elective Module:

Report on Financial Activity

Design and produce business documents

Work effectively with others

Source and use information on the hospitality industry

Provide service to customers

Prepare and monitor budgets

Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
  1. either a minimum IELTS test score of 5.5 or 65 scores in TOEFL or equivalent; Results older than two years are not acceptable, or

  2. to provide evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or the United States

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