SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
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Qualification Overview
Nationally Recognised Course Standard
The SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is the trade qualification for trade qualified chefs across Australia. It delivers technical mastery in food preparation, kitchen operations, menu planning, and hygiene management.
Whether working in fine dining, hotel kitchens, catering, or mining site hospitality, this certificate provides the global trade ticket for professional culinary careers.
Core Technical & Management Competencies
Key Knowledge Areas Covered
Culinary Techniques & Knife Skills
Mastering precision cutting, stocks, sauces, butchery, seafood, poultry, and vegetable preparation.
Hot & Cold Service Line Mastery
Cooking and plating modern menu dishes under fast-paced commercial kitchen service conditions.
Food Safety & HACCP Compliance
Applying food safety programs, temperature monitoring, allergen control, and WHS kitchen hygiene.
Menu Planning & Cost Control
Calculating food yields, portion control, ingredient costing, and dietary menu adaptation.
Kitchen Team Operations
Coordinating kitchen brigade communications, cleaning schedules, and inventory management.
Mandatory Requirements & Prerequisites
Compliance & Placement Entry Standards
Average Salary Expectations (2026)
Industry Wage Insights & Earning Capacity
Australia's thriving dining and hospitality industry offers immediate employment and rapid promotional pathways for trade-certified commercial chefs.
| Role / Designation | Average Annual Salary (AUD) | Average Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Commis Chef | $58,000 – $68,000 | $30 – $35 / hr |
| Demi Chef | $65,000 – $75,000 | $34 – $39 / hr |
| Line Cook | $60,000 – $72,000 | $31 – $37 / hr |
| Catering Assistant | $55,000 – $65,000 | $28 – $34 / hr |
Note: Chefs working in Regional Western Australia, Queensland resorts, or mining camps earn significantly higher rates due to remote site allowances and overtime.
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Trade Qualified Status
Earn the official Commercial Cookery trade ticket recognized worldwide in fine dining and hotel chains.
RPL for Experienced Cooks
Convert your years of kitchen line experience into a formal qualification without repeating basics.
Direct Pathway to Chef de Partie
Position yourself for promotion to Chef de Partie and Sous Chef roles.
Target Career Outcomes
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