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A Demi Chef performs a range of tasks in commercial kitchens from preparing food to ordering supplies. You’ll work alongside chefs and other kitchen staff in a restaurant, café or catering venue. Demi Chefs may prepare ingredients and cook menu items. You’ll present food for serving and may have to prepare food according to special dietary requirements.
Demi Chefs must be able to follow instructions and keep up with the demands of busy working kitchens. You’ll need to be organised and able to complete several tasks at one time. Demi Chefs should be good communicators and able to work as part of a team. You’ll often be required to work irregular hours such as nights, weekends or holidays.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Demi Chef.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a trade cook with the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to safely prepare and cook a range of contemporary dishes including meats and poultry, seafoods, fruit and vegetables, cakes and breads, desserts, soups, and sauces. Even better you’ll learn how to work efficiently in the back-of-house and can specialise in either contemporary cooking and catering or Asian cookery. Enquire now for the list of study units, specialisation electives (and their availability) as well as training providers near you who offer this qualification..
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full time Demi Chef generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 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.
This industry has seen strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 38,300 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Demi Chef. Demi Chefs may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Demi Chef interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. This course covers basic cooking and food preparation methods and you’ll develop the skills to cook a range of meals, appetisers, salads and desserts. A Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery) may also be appropriate.
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Here are some potential career pathways within cookery and catering. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Cookery and Catering
Apprentice Chef
$865 weekly pay
Catering Assistant
Cooks Assistant
Food Service Assistant
Kitchen Attendant
Sandwich Hand
Breakfast Chef
$1,150 weekly pay
Chef
Commis Chef
Cook
Demi Chef
Food Safety Supervisor
$1,050 weekly pay
Pastry Chef
Patissier
Pizza Chef
Chef de Partie
$1,350 weekly pay
Executive Chef
$1,730 weekly pay
Sous Chef
Learn more about Demi Chef courses in your area.