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A Commis Chef works in a specialty section of food preparation in a commercial kitchen. You’ll performs a range of tasks to assist other chefs in the creation and serving of meals. Commis Chefs may prepare ingredients and cook parts of a meal such as meat, sauces or side dishes. You might have to complete other kitchen tasks such as preparing tools or equipment or cleaning food preparation areas.
Commis Chefs should be able to work quickly and follow instructions. It’s important that you can communicate well and work as part of a team. Commis Chefs need to be organised and able to focus on their tasks. You may have to perform several tasks at one time and you may be required to work irregular hours such as nights, weekends or holidays.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Commis 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 Commis 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.
There has been strong employment growth in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 38,300 people working in this profession in Australia and many of them specialise as a Commis Chef. Commis Chefs may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Commis Chef, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. You’ll learn basic cooking and food preparation methods and develop the skills to cook a range of meals, appetisers, salads and desserts. A Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery) may also be suitable.
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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
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