Certificate II in
Kitchen Operations

SIT20416

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in kitchens who use a defined and limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision. This qualification provides a pathway to work in kitchen operations in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops; and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals and schools.

Course

overview

STUDENT

Domestic students only

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT

Completion of year 10 or equivalent

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT

• Chef’s uniform and a cookery kit
• Laptop, tablet or similar
• Internet Access
• Please see Empyrean Stationary & Equipment list

CAREER PROSPECTS

This qualification provides a pathway to work as:
• Breakfast Cook
• Catering Assistant
• Fast Food Cook
• Sandwich Hand
• Takeaway Cook

DURATION

12 weeks (1 term)

STUDY PATHWAY

After completing this qualification students may progress to Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

ASSESSMENT

All units of competence will be assessed using a selection of tools, portfolios, essays, reports, role-plays, practical observations, case studies, questioning, simulation activities and written tests.

Units of competency

UNIT CODE CORE UNITS
SITXFSA001
Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXWHS001
Participate in safe work practices
SITHCCC011
Use cookery skills effectively
BSBWOR203
Work effectively with others
SITHCCC001
Use food preparation equipment
SITHKOP001
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITXINV002
Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC005
Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
UNIT CODE ELECTIVE UNITS
SITHCCC006
Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC017
Handle and serve cheese
SITHCCC003
Prepare and present sandwiches
SITHCCC004
Package prepared foodstuffs
BSBSUS201
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Empyrean is your pathway
to a long lasting career

I am happy to be a student of Empyrean Education Institute. My experience in this institute has been very helpful and I am very happy with what I’ve learned. I would highly recommend this course to family and friends who have a desire to learn catering, food preparation and food handling.
Veronica Madeira
Certificate II in Kitchen Operation