
Courses for beginners
There are 6 courses available in Melbourne Victoria for beginner learners with no prior experience or qualifications.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Catering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.




Certificate III in Asian Cookery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set - For Community Services and Health Industries
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Courses for experienced learners
There is 1 course available in Melbourne Victoria for experienced learners with prior experience or qualifications.
Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Key questions
How can I become a cook?
To become a cook in Melbourne, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
Are there training providers in Melbourne?
You can train to become a cook by completing a qualification with Mint International College. Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
What study modes are available?
There are several campuses within the Melbourne area that provide cook training. The nearest campus is located right in the center of Melbourne. You can also study a cook course through online, distance or traineeship learning. Find a course provider that best suits your study needs.
Related occupations
Explore related occupations in the cook sector.
Catering Assistant
A Catering Assistant helps prepare and serve food, works with clients, follows instructions, prioritises tasks, ensures food safety, and provides customer service at events.
Apprentice Chef
An Apprentice Chef trains in commercial kitchens, assisting qualified chefs with meal preparation, teamwork, and kitchen duties while developing culinary skills.
Kitchen Attendant
A Kitchen Attendant helps prepare food, maintains cleanliness in the kitchen, and assists staff while prioritising tasks and following instructions.
Chef
A Chef plans menus, prepares meals, manages kitchen staff, and ensures quality, working in restaurants, cafés, or catering with diverse dietary needs.
Cooks Assistant
Cooks Assistants support kitchen staff by preparing ingredients and managing supplies, requiring strong organisation and teamwork skills.
Sandwich Hand
A Sandwich Hand prepares ingredients and simple meals like sandwiches and burgers while ensuring cleanliness and good customer service.
Pastry Chef
A Pastry Chef prepares a variety of baked goods, such as cakes and pastries, while managing ingredients, stock, and supplier communications.
Patissier
A Patissier creates sweet treats like cakes and pastries, focusing on decoration and preparation while maintaining ingredient stocks.
Demi Chef
A Demi Chef prepares food, orders supplies, and assists in kitchens, requiring organisational skills, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions in a busy environment.
Commis Chef
A Commis Chef assists in food preparation in a commercial kitchen, requiring teamwork, organisation, and the ability to follow instructions.
Chef de Partie
A Chef de Partie manages a kitchen section, ensuring quality ingredients and timely preparation while working efficiently in a team.
Sous Chef
A Sous Chef manages kitchen operations, prepares menus, supervises staff, and ensures high food quality and hygiene in a busy environment.
Food Services Assistant
A Food Services Assistant supports chefs in meal preparation, manages ingredients, handles multiple tasks, and ensures kitchen cleanliness while working flexible hours.
Food Safety Supervisor
A Food Safety Supervisor ensures compliance with food safety standards by overseeing food handling, conducting inspections, and training staff in hygiene practices.
Executive Chef
An Executive Chef manages kitchen operations, leads staff, plans menus, and ensures high-quality food preparation, often working varied shifts.
Pizza Chef
A Pizza Chef prepares pizzas, manages ingredients, maintains kitchen efficiency, and creates quality food, often working varied shifts.
Breakfast Chef
A Breakfast Chef prepares and cooks breakfast dishes, manages ingredients, plans menus, and ensures efficient kitchen operations, often starting early.
Food Service Supervisor
A Food Service Supervisor manages daily operations in eateries, overseeing staff, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high food quality and service standards.
Catering Manager
A Catering Manager oversees food services for events, focusing on menu planning, budgeting, staff management, and ensuring high-quality service.
Kitchen Manager
A Kitchen Manager oversees kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency, requiring leadership and organisational skills.
More about cook courses in Melbourne
For those eager to embark on a culinary journey, our range of Cook courses in Melbourne offers the ideal starting point. With six beginner courses designed for learners with no prior experience, aspiring cooks can gain foundational skills essential in the kitchen. Popular options include the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30821, which equips students with industry-standard cookery techniques, and the Apply Food Safety Procedures FBPFSY2002, crucial for maintaining hygiene standards. Other notable courses include Certificate III in Asian Cookery SIT31121 and Certificate III in Catering SIT30921, both ideally catering to Melbourne’s diverse culinary scene.
Experienced learners seeking to enhance their qualifications can explore the advanced course options such as the Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery) SIT50422. This is an excellent choice for those wishing to climb the career ladder within the hospitality industry. All of these courses are delivered by reputable training providers such as BLC and Box Hill Institute, ensuring that students receive quality education and training in Melbourne's vibrant culinary environment.
Culinary education not only prepares individuals for work in restaurants and catering but also opens up opportunities in related fields such as tourism and hospitality. Explore our comprehensive range of Tourism, Travel and Hospitality courses and delve deeper into Cookery and Catering options available in the area. Whether you are starting your culinary adventure or advancing your capabilities, the Cook courses in Melbourne will provide you with the necessary skills to thrive in the culinary world.
Further reading


What can you do with a Certificate III in Hospitality?
14th December 2020