Cook

Overview

Prepares, seasons and cooks 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 Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks

  • examining foodstuffs to ensure quality
  • regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
  • preparing and cooking food
  • seasoning food during cooking
  • portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
  • storing food in temperature controlled facilities
  • preparing food to meet special dietary requirements
  • may plan menus and estimate food requirements
  • may train other kitchen staff and apprentices

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

60 courses found.

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THH42702: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
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SIT40507 : Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH42597: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
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THH42502 : Certificate IV in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
THH42297: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Vietnamese)
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THH42702 : Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH42197: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Japanese)
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THH42702 : Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH42097: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Malay and Nonya)
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THH42702 : Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH41997: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Indonesian)
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THH42702 : Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH41897: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Indian)
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THH42702 : Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH41797: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Thai)
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THH42702 : Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH41697: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Chinese)
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THH42702 : Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH41397: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
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THH41302 : Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
THH41302: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
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SIT40407 : Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
THH33102: Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
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Apprenticeship
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SIT30907 : Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH32997: Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
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THH32902 : Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
THH32902: Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
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SIT31007 : Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
THH32697: Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Vietnamese)
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THH33102 : Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH32597: Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Japanese)
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THH33102 : Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH32497: Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Malay and Nonya)
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THH33102 : Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH32397: Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Indonesian)
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THH33102 : Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH32297: Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Indian)
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THH33102 : Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH32197: Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Thai)
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THH33102 : Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH32097: Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery - Chinese)
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THH33102 : Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
THH31597: Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
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THH31502 : Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
THH31502: Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
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SIT30807 : Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
SIT40607: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
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SIT40613 : Certificate IV in Catering Operations
SIT40507: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
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SIT40513 : Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
SIT40407: Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
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SIT40413 : Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
SIT31121: Certificate III in Asian Cookery
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SIT31116: Certificate III in Asian Cookery
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SIT31121 : Certificate III in Asian Cookery
SIT31013: Certificate III in Catering Operations
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SIT30916 : Certificate III in Catering Operations
SIT31012: Certificate III in Catering Operations
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Apprenticeship
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SIT31013 : Certificate III in Catering Operations
SIT31007: Certificate III in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
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Apprenticeship
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SIT31013 : Certificate III in Catering Operations
SIT30921: Certificate III in Catering
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Apprenticeship
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SIT30916: Certificate III in Catering Operations
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Apprenticeship
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SIT30921 : Certificate III in Catering
SIT30913: Certificate III in Asian Cookery
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SIT31116 : Certificate III in Asian Cookery
SIT30912: Certificate III in Asian Cookery
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SIT30913 : Certificate III in Asian Cookery
SIT30907: Certificate III in Hospitality (Asian Cookery)
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SIT30913 : Certificate III in Asian Cookery
SIT30821: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
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Funded under:
Apprenticeships and Traineeships | Free training for Apprenticeships

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Apprenticeship
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SIT30816: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
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Apprenticeship
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SIT30821 : Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
SIT30813: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
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Apprenticeship
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SIT30816 : Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
SIT30812: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
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Apprenticeship
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SIT30813 : Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
SIT30807: Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
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Apprenticeship
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SIT30813 : Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
MAR30713: Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
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MAR30415 : Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
MAR30415: Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
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MAR30320 : Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
MAR30324: Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
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MAR30320: Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
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MAR30324 : Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
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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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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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FBP40421 : Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
90729NSW: Certificate I in Food Skills For Living
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81151ACT: Certificate IV in Defence Catering
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81149ACT: Course in Field Catering Operations
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81132ACT: Course in Advanced Operator Catering
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40529SA: Certificate III in Community Health: Food Services
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40213SA: Certificate II in Community Food Services
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39195QLD: Vocational Graduate Certificate in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management
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2137: Course in Commercial Cookery (ASF 2)
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0589: Course in Commercial Cookery (ASF 3)
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