Chef de Partie Courses
A Chef de Partie manages a kitchen section, ensuring quality ingredients and timely preparation while working efficiently in a team.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Chef de Partie
Get qualified to work as a Chef de Partie with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SIT40521
Duration
5 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Become a qualified chef and gain additional leadership skills with the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. This nationally recognised qualification will take you beyond your chef’s qualification by teaching you how to roster and manage the entire kitchen staff. The course delivers all the skills you need to work as a chef — cooking contemporary dishes, operating a fully functional kitchen, and implementing a food safety program. Choose specialist electives in cookery and catering, Asian cooking...
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Duration
5 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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SIT60322
Estimated fee
From $11,380
Duration
6 weeks - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
Get the skills you need to manage a restaurant, kitchen or bistro with the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you a mix of leadership, business administration, and food preparation/cooking skills. During your studies you will learn how to manage staff, budgets and finance, stock, customer service and compliance. You’ll also learn the fundamentals of commercial cooking so you can oversee the kitchen, or even step-in...
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Estimated fee
From $11,380
Duration
6 weeks - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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MAR30320
Combine your love of cooking and the wide blue ocean with the Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery) (MAR30320). This nationally recognised qualification qualifies you for work as an onboard cook or catering assistant. The course teaches you all the essential elements of shipboard safety and survival at sea, as well as real skills in food preparation, food safety, cooking, maintaining perishables, and stock control.Enquire now for a list of study units and the next batch intake dates.
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SIT40821
Duration
6 months - 21 months
Study mode
Blended, Traineeship
The SIT40821 Certificate IV in Asian Cookery prepares commercial cooks for supervisory roles in kitchens specialising in Asian cuisine. Graduates operate independently or with limited guidance and use discretion to solve non-routine problems. This qualification offers pathways to work in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, and cafés where Asian food is prepared and served. Skills are applied in accordance with relevant legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.
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Duration
6 months - 21 months
Study mode
Blended, Traineeship
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Common questions
How much does a Chef de Partie earn?
In Australia, a full time Chef de Partie generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Chef de Partie?
The number of people working in this field has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 101,000 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Chef de Partie. Chefs de Partie may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Chef de Partie?
If you’d like a career as a Chef de Partie, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery. You’ll learn to prepare contemporary dishes using the latest international techniques. This course will give you the skills to work with meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, cakes, pastries, desserts and breads.
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A Chef de Partie oversees a particular section of a commercial kitchen. You might be in charge of meats, sauces, side dishes, desserts or another area of production. Chefs de Partie make sure ingredients are of good quality and food items are prepared in line with the kitchen’s production schedule. You’ll check the standard of dishes and ensure food is presented professionally.
Chefs de Partie must be highly skilled in their area and able to work quickly in a busy kitchen. Communication skills are important and you must be able to work as part of a team. A Chef de Partie should be organised and able to prioritise their tasks. Attention to detail is crucial and you should be able to focus on your section’s duties.
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