Chef

Overview

Plans and organises the preparation and cooking of food in a dining or catering establishment.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Tasks

  • planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
  • monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
  • demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
  • preparing and cooking food
  • explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
  • may select and train staff
  • may freeze and preserve foods

Specialisations

  • Chef de Partie
  • Commis Chef
  • Demi Chef
  • Second Chef
  • Sous Chef

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

15 courses found.

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SIT40821: Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
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SIT40816: Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
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SIT40821 : Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
SIT40521: Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
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SIT40516: Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
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Apprenticeship
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SIT40521 : Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
SIT40513: Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
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SIT40816 : Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
SIT40512: Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
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SIT40513 : Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
SIT40413: Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
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SIT40516 : Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
SIT40412: Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
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SIT40413 : Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
FDF50311: Diploma of Food Science and Technology
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FBP50118 : Diploma of Food Science and Technology
FDF40311: Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
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FBP40418 : Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
FBP50121: Diploma of Food Science and Technology
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FBP50118: Diploma of Food Science and Technology
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Superseded by:
FBP50121 : Diploma of Food Science and Technology
FBP40421: Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
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FBP40418: Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
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Superseded by:
FBP40421 : Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
80546ACT: Course in Hotel Industry Research and Practice
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