The SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is a nationally recognised qualification designed for students who want to start a professional career in the hospitality and culinary industry. This course provides the practical skills and knowledge needed to work as a commercial cook in restaurants, cafés, hotels, and catering businesses.

Delivered in Sydney (St Marys campus), the program focuses on developing essential cooking techniques, kitchen operations knowledge, and food preparation skills used in professional commercial kitchens. Students will learn how to prepare a wide variety of dishes while following industry standards, workplace procedures, and food safety regulations.

This course is ideal for individuals who are passionate about cooking and want to pursue a rewarding career in the hospitality and culinary sector.

During the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, students develop the practical skills required to work efficiently in a commercial kitchen environment.

Key areas of learning include:

• Preparing and cooking a variety of food and menu items
   
• Kitchen operations and food preparation techniques
   
• Food safety and hygiene practices
   
• Menu planning and food presentation
   
• Working effectively in a hospitality team
   
• Managing kitchen resources and workplace procedures
   

Students will gain hands-on experience that prepares them for real workpla

ce environments in the hospitality industry.

Course Name: SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
CRICOS Code: 109872B

Duration: 15 months

Study Hours:
20 hours of contact study per week

Study Mode:
Face-to-face classes

Study Location:
Sydney – St Marys Campus
5/40 Phillip Street, St Marys NSW

Recognition:
Nationally recognised qualification aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

To enrol in this course, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 18 years of age
   
• Completion of Year 12 or equivalent qualification
   
• Meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements prior to enrolment
   

Graduates of the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery can pursue a variety of roles in the hospitality and food service industry, including:

• Commercial Cook
   
• Line Cook
   
• Kitchen Assistant
   
• Chef de Partie (with further experience)
   
• Catering Assistant
   

Graduates can work in a range of hospitality settings such as restaurants, cafés, hotels, resorts, clubs, pubs, and catering companies.

The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) is the first step toward building a successful career in the culinary and hospitality industry. Through practical training and industry-focused learning, students gain the skills required to work confidently in professional kitchens.

If you are passionate about cooking and want to develop your culinary skills, this course can help you turn your passion into a rewarding career in hospitality.

Contact us today to learn more about course intakes, enrolment support, and study opportunities in Sydney.