Enhance your skills and knowledge to become a competent chef. Acquire skills in budgeting, customer service, financial management, inventory control and operational planning. Develop communication and leadership skills. For students who have completed Stanley College SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, the course is delivered over 26 weeks (including 6 weeks of holidays). Classes are rostered for 2.5 days per week Plus self-study component. Full Time studies requires students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
Career Opportunities
This qualification suits students seeking employment in the following job role:

Chef de Cuisine
Kitchen Manager
Sous Chef

Course Content
Students must successfully complete the following units:

SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHCCC005 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC006 Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC007 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC008 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC012 Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC018 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
BSBITU202 Create and use spreadsheets
SITHKOP004 Develop menus for special dietary requirements
SITHKOP005 Coordinate cooking operations
BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
SITXFIN003 Manage finances within a budget
SITXWHS003 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people
BSBDIV501 Manage diversity in the workplace
SITXCOM005 Manage conflict
SITXMGT001 Monitor work operations
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
SITXHRM004 Recruit select and induct staff
SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol*
SITXFIN004 Prepare and monitor budgets*
SITXHRM002 Roster staff*
SITXGLC001 Research and comply with regulatory requirements*
SITXCCS007 Enhance customer service experiences*
SITHFAB016 Provide advice on food*
SITXCCS008 Develop and manage quality customer service practices*
SITXMGT002 Establish and conduct business relationships*
BSBMGT517 Manage Operational Plan*

*Denotes units delivered within the SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management
Further Studies:
On completion of the SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management, students may pursue a SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management at Stanley College or bachelors degree at Stanley College or selected bachelor courses at universities.