Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of chefs and cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in organizations such as restaurants, pubs, cafes, coffee shops, hotels, clubs or to run a small business in these sectors.
Course Structure
To be awarded this qualification students must successfully complete the following 33 units of competency:
Core units:
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment*
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery*
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads*
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes**
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes**
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes**
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes**
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes**
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads*
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements*
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook***
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
SITHKOPO12 Develop recipes for special dietary requirements***
SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations*
SITHKOP015 Design and cost menus****
SITHPATO16 Produce desserts"
SITXCOM010 Manage conflict
SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXFSA008 Develop and implement a food safety program*****
SITXHRM008 Roster staff
SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices.
Elective Units:
SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches*
SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets**
SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese*
SITHCCC044 Prepare specialised food items**
SITXHRM010 Recruit, select and induct staff
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Student must be 18 years or older to apply for this course. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Satisfactory completed year 11 or equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | To be elligible for this course students must have an minimum overall score of: 5.5 |
Career Opportunities
The qualification provides a pathway to work as
- Chef
- Chef de partie