Cookery and Catering

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Pastry Chef

A Pastry Chef prepares a variety of baked goods, such as cakes and pastries, while managing ingredients, stock, and supplier communications.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Patissier

A Patissier creates sweet treats like cakes and pastries, focusing on decoration and preparation while maintaining ingredient stocks.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Commis Chef

A Commis Chef assists in food preparation in a commercial kitchen, requiring teamwork, organisation, and the ability to follow instructions.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

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.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Beginner

Kitchen Attendant

A Kitchen Attendant helps prepare food, maintains cleanliness in the kitchen, and assists staff while prioritising tasks and following instructions.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Sandwich Hand

A Sandwich Hand prepares ingredients and simple meals like sandwiches and burgers while ensuring cleanliness and good customer service.

Avg yearly income $55,276
Skill level Beginner

Food Service Assistant

A Food Service Assistant supports chefs in meal preparation, manages ingredients, handles multiple tasks, and ensures kitchen cleanliness while working flexible hours.

Avg yearly income $56,368
Skill level Beginner

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.

Avg yearly income $66,976
Skill level Advanced

Food Service Supervisor

A Food Service Supervisor manages daily operations in eateries, overseeing staff, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high food quality and service standards.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Advanced

Catering Manager

A Catering Manager oversees food services for events, focusing on menu planning, budgeting, staff management, and ensuring high-quality service.

Avg yearly income $94,952
Skill level Advanced

Cook

Cooks prepare meals in various settings, catering to dietary needs and managing supplies, requiring strong organisation and teamwork skills.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Chef de Partie

A Chef de Partie manages a kitchen section, ensuring quality ingredients and timely preparation while working efficiently in a team.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

Sous Chef

A Sous Chef manages kitchen operations, prepares menus, supervises staff, and ensures high food quality and hygiene in a busy environment.

Avg yearly income $78,364
Skill level Beginner

Kitchen Manager

A Kitchen Manager oversees kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency, requiring leadership and organisational skills.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Advanced

Apprentice Chef

An Apprentice Chef trains in commercial kitchens, assisting qualified chefs with meal preparation, teamwork, and kitchen duties while developing culinary skills.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Chef

A Chef plans menus, prepares meals, manages kitchen staff, and ensures quality, working in restaurants, cafés, or catering with diverse dietary needs.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Beginner

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.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Executive Chef

An Executive Chef manages kitchen operations, leads staff, plans menus, and ensures high-quality food preparation, often working varied shifts.

Avg yearly income $114,920
Skill level Beginner

Pizza Chef

A Pizza Chef prepares pizzas, manages ingredients, maintains kitchen efficiency, and creates quality food, often working varied shifts.

Avg yearly income $74,880
Skill level Beginner

Breakfast Chef

A Breakfast Chef prepares and cooks breakfast dishes, manages ingredients, plans menus, and ensures efficient kitchen operations, often starting early.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in cookery and catering

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Receptionist
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant Barista Bartender Sandwich Hand Food Service Assistant
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant Barista Bartender Sandwich Hand Food Service Assistant + 7 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Catering Manager Food Safety Supervisor
Food Service Supervisor Duty Manager Hospitality Manager Hotel Manager Venue Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Catering Manager Food Safety Supervisor Food Service Supervisor Duty Manager Hospitality Manager Hotel Manager Venue Manager + 5 more
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $10,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Pastry Chef Cake Decorator Commis Chef
Pastry Chef Patissier
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Pastry Chef Cake Decorator Commis Chef Pastry Chef Patissier + 2 more
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie
On Campus
18 months
$0 - $14,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Pastry Chef Cake Decorator
Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Pastry Chef Cake Decorator Assistant Pastry Chef + 1 more
SITSS00069

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set
Traineeship
2 weeks
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Food Safety Supervisor Bar Attendant
Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant Waiter
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Food Safety Supervisor Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant Waiter + 3 more
SIT50322

Diploma of Event Management
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $14,620
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fundraising Coordinator Sponsorship Manager Festival Producer
Ticketing Coordinator Catering Manager Event Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fundraising Coordinator Sponsorship Manager Festival Producer Ticketing Coordinator Catering Manager Event Manager + 3 more
SIT20322

Certificate II in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,758
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Concierge Bar Attendant
Waiter Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Hotel Porter Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Barista
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Concierge Bar Attendant Waiter Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Hotel Porter Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Barista + 7 more
SIT30821

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 36 months
$0 - $34,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Breakfast Chef Executive Chef Pizza Chef
Demi Chef Cook Chef Commis Chef Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Assistant Pastry Chef Chief Cook Food Service Assistant Baker Chef de Partie Sous Chef Apprentice Chef
+ 13 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Breakfast Chef Executive Chef Pizza Chef Demi Chef Cook Chef Commis Chef Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Assistant Pastry Chef Chief Cook Food Service Assistant Baker Chef de Partie Sous Chef Apprentice Chef + 13 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 36 months
$0 - $59,455
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager
Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor + 8 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
On Campus
6 months
$4,435
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant
Barista Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Bartender Food Production Manager Catering Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Waiter Bar Attendant Barista Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Bartender Food Production Manager Catering Manager + 6 more
SIT10222

Certificate I in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant
Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Concierge Waiter Bar Attendant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Concierge Waiter Bar Attendant + 5 more
FBP40221

Certificate IV in Baking
Blended
11 months
Unavailable
  • At least 3 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in a field of study related to commercial baking
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Production Operator
  • At least 3 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in a field of study related to commercial baking
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Bakery Production Operator
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $5,580
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef de Partie Cook Kitchen Manager
Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef de Partie Cook Kitchen Manager Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef + 3 more
FBP30321

Certificate III in Cake and Pastry
Apprenticeship, Blended, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $17,798
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cake Decorator Pastry Chef Patissier
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cake Decorator Pastry Chef Patissier
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
12 - 22 months
$0 - $19,740
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Commis Chef
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Commis Chef
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
Blended, On Campus
9 - 24 months
$0 - $6,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Bar Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager + 6 more
BSBSS00095

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 day
$0 - $250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Receptionist Office Assistant Administration Officer
Waiter Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Biosecurity Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Receptionist Office Assistant Administration Officer Waiter Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Biosecurity Officer + 6 more
SITXFSA005

Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $230
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Food Service Assistant Catering Assistant
Cafe Attendant Waiter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Food Service Assistant Catering Assistant Cafe Attendant Waiter + 2 more
SITSS00068

Food Handling Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$50 - $225
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 36 months
$0 - $36,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef de Partie Sous Chef Kitchen Manager
Food Service Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Pastry Chef Catering Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef de Partie Sous Chef Kitchen Manager Food Service Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Pastry Chef Catering Manager + 5 more
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