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Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

This qualification is for chefs and cooks who supervise or lead a kitchen team. It covers a wide range of cooking, menu design and costing, planning kitchen work, food safety programs, rostering and managing people and budgets. Chefs with experience could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Chefs and cooks who lead a kitchen team, or who want to run a small food business.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Chef
  • Chef de partie
  • Sous chef
  • Kitchen supervisor

Qualification structure

33 units must be completed: 3 units from Group A below. 3 units from the electives listed below or from any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.

Core units

27 units
  1. SITHCCC023 (has a prerequisite)Use food preparation equipment
  2. SITHCCC027 (has a prerequisite)Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  3. SITHCCC028 (has a prerequisite)Prepare appetisers and salads
  4. SITHCCC029 (has a prerequisite)Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
  5. SITHCCC030 (has a prerequisite)Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
  6. SITHCCC031 (has a prerequisite)Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
  7. SITHCCC035 (has a prerequisite)Prepare poultry dishes
  8. SITHCCC036 (has a prerequisite)Prepare meat dishes
  9. SITHCCC037 (has a prerequisite)Prepare seafood dishes
  10. SITHCCC041 (has a prerequisite)Produce cakes, pastries and breads
  11. SITHCCC042 (has a prerequisite)Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  12. SITHCCC043 (has a prerequisite)Work effectively as a cook
  13. SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes
  14. SITHKOP012 (has a prerequisite)Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
  15. SITHKOP013 (has a prerequisite)Plan cooking operations
  16. SITHKOP015 (has a prerequisite)Design and cost menus
  17. SITHPAT016 (has a prerequisite)Produce desserts
  18. SITXCOM010Manage conflict
  19. SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budget
  20. SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
  21. SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
  22. SITXFSA008 (has a prerequisite)Develop and implement a food safety program
  23. SITXHRM008Roster staff
  24. SITXHRM009Lead and manage people
  25. SITXINV006 (has a prerequisite)Receive, store and maintain stock
  26. SITXMGT004Monitor work operations
  27. SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

43 units

Group A - Cookery and Catering

  1. SITHCCC026 (has a prerequisite)Package prepared foodstuffs
  2. SITHCCC032 (has a prerequisite)Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods
  3. SITHCCC033 (has a prerequisite)Re-thermalise chilled and frozen foods
  4. SITHCCC038 (has a prerequisite)Produce and serve food for buffets
  5. SITHCCC039 (has a prerequisite)Produce pates and terrines
  6. SITHCCC040 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve cheese
  7. SITHCCC044 (has a prerequisite)Prepare specialised food items
  8. SITXFSA007 (has a prerequisite)Transport and store food
  9. SITHKOP011 (has a prerequisite)Plan and implement service of buffets
  10. SITHKOP014Plan catering for events or functions

Group B - Asian Cookery

  1. SITHASC021 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks
  2. SITHASC022 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian stocks and soups
  3. SITHASC023 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian sauces, dips and accompaniments
  4. SITHASC024 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian salads
  5. SITHASC025 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian rice and noodles
  6. SITHASC027 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian cooked dishes
  7. SITHASC028 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian desserts
  8. SITHASC033 (has a prerequisite)Prepare dim sum

Group C - Patisserie

  1. SITHPAT012 (has a prerequisite)Produce specialised cakes
  2. SITHPAT014 (has a prerequisite)Produce yeast-based bakery products
  3. SITHPAT015 (has a prerequisite)Produce petits fours
  4. SITHPAT017 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and model marzipan
  5. SITHPAT018 (has a prerequisite)Produce chocolate confectionery
  6. SITHPAT019 (has a prerequisite)Model sugar-based decorations
  7. SITHPAT020 (has a prerequisite)Design and produce sweet showpieces

Group D - Food and Beverage

  1. SITHFAB021Provide responsible service of alcohol
  2. SITHFAB023 (has a prerequisite)Operate a bar
  3. SITHFAB025 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve espresso coffee
  4. SITHFAB027 (has a prerequisite)Serve food and beverage
  5. SITHFAB034 (has a prerequisite)Provide table service of food and beverage

Group E - General electives

  1. BSBTWK501Lead diversity and inclusion
  2. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  3. SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  4. SIRXOSM003 (has a prerequisite)Use social media and online tools
  5. SIRXOSM006 (has a prerequisite)Develop and manage social media and online strategies
  6. SIRXOSM007 (has a prerequisite)Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting
  7. SITXCCS014Provide service to customers
  8. SITXCCS015Enhance customer service experiences
  9. SITXFIN008Interpret financial information
  10. SITXHRM010Recruit, select and induct staff
  11. SITXINV007Purchase goods
  12. SITXINV008Control stock
  13. SITXWHS006Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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