Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

Description

The Certificate II in Kitchen Operations focuses on the basics of cooking which takes students from knife sharpening and precision cutting to a la carte, functions and set menu cooking.

Participants study 3 days per week at Hospitality Training Australia training centres. Students spend 1 day in class studying hospitality core units. They then spend another day in the classroom learning everything about the dishes that they will cook in the cooking school. The 3rd day is the practical session held our Cooking School where they prepare, cook, serve (eat) the dishes that they cook.

Students wear a chefs uniform and are supplied with a knife kit.

The 20 week course includes preparing appetisers, salads, stocks, sauces and soups; preparing vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes; hot & cold desserts.

Participants also receive training in everything OH&S, food safety, food safety, food presentation, knife sharpening and cutting techniques.

The course timetable is offered 3 days per week for 20 weeks at Hospitality Training Australia training centres. Students will study this course at our centres at 250 Collins Street, Melbourne (between Swanston Street and Elizabeth Street) and Cooking School, 112 Peel Street, North Melbourne (next to Queen Victoria Market).

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Course Information

Course : Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
Course Code : SIT20307
Duration : 14 weeks
Price : $125
Documents :
Enrolment Pack :

Current Intakes

Start Date : Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Start Date : Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Start Date : Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Location

Melbourne Training Centre
Level 6, 250 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: 03 9639 5551
Schön Café, Bar & Restaurant
112 Peel Street
North Melbourne, VIC 3051
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Trainer Profiles

Elton has over 10 years hospitality industry, primarily with the Hard Rock Cafe group. Elton held a role as Restaurant Manager of Schon Training Restaurant where it was his role to oversee operations and to train students rostered to work front of house within the restaurant. Elton completed his Certificate IV in Training & Assessment TAA40104 qualification in 2010 and commenced a training rol...
Andrew holds a TAE40110 Training & Assessment qualification and working with children certificate. He has 25 years experience with hotels, pubs and clubs across Australia and is a brilliant trainer. His most recent hospitality employment experience was with Crown Casino before he made the transition to trainer with Hospitality Training Australia where he has trained and assessed qualifications...
During his time as a chef, Chris has worked with different celebrity chefs such as Kylie Kwong, Matt Moran, Christine Manfield. He has also appeared in numerous cooking classes and demonstration shows which have included, the "Good Food & Wine Show" in Melbourne and "Slow Food" in Adelaide. Chris has worked in high profile restaurants and hotels in his career so far, amongs...
Josef began his cooking career from an early age after successfully graduating from one of the oldest Hotel Schools in Europe. His culinary studies were completed in Austria and Germany before setting out to further his passion for food in 4 and 5 star establishments working with high calibre Chefs in Zurich, Bolzano, Munich, London, Vienna, Prague and Minneapolis where Josef gained a wide verity...
Raji was trained in various 5 Star Restaurants and Hotels in India, specialising in French and Indian Cooking, before immigrating to Australia. He obtained his Advance Diploma in Cookery and has worked as a chef in various restaurants and function venues in Melbourne which include The Grand Hyatt, Australian Grand Prix and Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. All these experiences has helped him to no...
Jeanne is a career chef who holds a TAA40104 Training & Assessment qualification and has over 20 years experience within the hospitality and catering industry. Jeanne loves her students and takes great pride in getting quality results from their input.
Raelene McKenzie has had the joy of running every aspect of a successful 7 days a week fully licensed café that could seat 100 people, for 9yrs. Instructing staff, perfecting her cooking skills and learning about accounting has paved the way for her next adventure.  Raelene completed her Certificate IV in Training & Assessment TAE10 qualification in 2012 and has recently joined the t...
Vicky has been involved in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. She has run pubs, hotels, restaurants and holiday resorts; collecting myriad qualifications and skills over the years. Vicky was once one of the youngest licensees in the UK. She has worked as a staff trainer with companies such as iconic Planet Hollywood and later Pancake Parlour. Vicky previously taught with Swinburne TA...
Bridie is a chef by trade with 10 years experience in the hospitality industry. She completed her Certificate IV in Training and Education in 2010 and joined Hospitality Training Australia in 2012. Bridie strives to utilise the skills and knowledge she has acquired during her career to provide top-quality training and contribute to a memorable learning and working environment for others.
Darren has worked in hospitality for 30 years – holding positions ranging from waiter in several of Melbourne’s iconic Italian restaurants through to Executive Manager of Erskine House, Lorne. He also worked for a period in and around the independent Melbourne theatre scene. Darren has been teaching in the VET/TAFE sector for over three years. He holds a Certificate of Catering (soon t...
Dean is a qualified chef with over 10 years of industry experience, primarily holding roles from Sous to head chef positions. Dean was first employed with Hospitality Training Australia as the chef of Schon Training Restaurant where it was his role to oversee kitchen operations and to train students rostered to work within the kitchen. Dean completed his Certificate IV in Training & Assessment...
Tracey’s role at HTA is to deliver short courses, certificate & diploma courses and onsites in both cookery & food & beverage. Tracey’s has enjoyed a hospitality career span over 25 years commencing when she was still completing her Secondary Schooling. Her scope of employment has included Food & Beverage, conference & events management, guest relations, Business de...
Brad has worked for over 7 years in Hospitality focusing on cocktail creation & competition bartending. He currently holds an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management & Certificate IV Training & Assessment qualification. Brad has recently worked in & written menu's for some of Melbourne's most popular venues."
Jonathan holds a TAE40110 Training & Assessment qualification and working with children certificate. He has over 5 years of Hospitality Management experience both in Australia and his native country India. 
  John is a career chef who holds a TAA40104 Training & Assessment qualification and has over 16 years experience within the hospitality and catering industry. John's back round spands mostly in Fine Dinning, Catering for the VRC, Melbourne Grand Prix, Royal Melbourne Show to name a few.  Worked in Europe. With his experience and knowledge to what is required to make in the Hospi...
Cam holds a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment TAA40104 qualification and a current working with children card. Cam’s professional experience spans more than a decade with the Hospitality and Catering  Industry, most recently he played a key role in The Grand Hyatt Melbourne's refurbishment in 2010 and the recruitment, training and opening of its key restaurants and bars.
  Kaiser Chettri holds a TAE40110 Training & Assessment qualification and working with children certificate.  He has a strong  back ground within the Hospitality Industry having  developed his career working with  some of the most reputed Hotel chains in the world  such as the Hilton on the Park, The Park Hyatt, and the Crown Casino Melbourne for over 10 year...
  Laura Porter holds a TAE40110 Training & Assessment qualification and working with children certificate. She has been involved in the hospitality industry for over 10 years. During this time she has worked in a wide range of venues including pubs, nightclubs, cafes and restaurants. After completing her Diploma of Education she spent two years teaching hospitality within a secondary scho...
  Jessica has over 10 years’ experience in hospitality, 5 of which have been in venue management. This includes cafes, restaurant and nightclubs working in all areas from kitchen to security. Jessica completed her Diploma in Hospitality in 2010 and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) in 2011. Jessica enjoys training and seeing her students achieve high standards.  

Course Cost

The $125.00 enrolment fee entitles eligible individual students to receive:

  • Student workbooks for all study modules;
  • Full participation in all training and assessment activities;
  • Certificate II in Hospitality, Statement of results and compliance certification;
  • Resume development assistance;
  • Work placement assistance and post training support sessions with students;
  • Cook uniform and safety foot wear;
  • Diary, pen and bag.

Course Outline

The Certificate II in Kitchen Operations is a Victorian Government funded course.

Course Outline

SITHCCC001A Organise and prepare food
SITHCCC002A Present food
SITHCCC003A Receive and store kitchen supplies
SITHCCC004A Clean and maintain kitchen premises
SITHCCC005A Use basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC027A Prepare, cook and serve food for food service
SITHIND001A Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge
SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers
SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment
SITXCOM003A Deal with conflict situations
SITXOHS001A Follow health, safety & security procedures
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
SITHCCC006A Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC008A Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITXHRM001A Coach others in job skills
SITHCCC014A Prepare pastries, cakes and yeast goods
SITHCCC009A Prepare vegetables, fruit, eggs & farinaceous
SITHCCC013A Prepare hot and cold desserts

 

 

Employment

Hospitality Training Australia assists students to strengthen their resume and employability. Trainers work with students on personal grooming, interview skills, provide them a resume and they receive short course certification OHS, Food Safety and First Aid to add to their resume.

Students are then directed towards applying for well paid, meaningful jobs within the hospitality industry.

Job Placements Opportunities

All graduates access casual and part time employment opportunities with the following contract catering companies.

Click on the link below to apply for a hospitality vacancy with these employers: