Commercial Cookery

About the course

This Certificate I - IV course has been designed to develop foundational knowledge in the disciplines of commercial cookery, patisserie and retail baking. Students will receive training from industry experienced teachers in order to gain skills to be used towards future employment.

What you might learn

The course assists students to develop essential skills through core units such as menu planning and costing, food preparation and presentation and first aid, leadership and finance, so as to contribute towards academic knowledge required for a Bachelor degree or find employment in the industry.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as business owner, pastry chef, pastry chef assistant, sous chef, chef de partie, kitchen hand, and etc. in companies including catering companies, bakeries, hotels, restaurants, café, and etc.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

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**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com