Cookery courses

This hands-on apprenticeship course, coupled with your workplace experiences, will give you the experience and skills you need to become part of this dynamic, fun filled industry.

This training is available through Full workplace based training or Blended Block release training on Glen Waverley campus.

Delivered in Holmesglen's specially designed hospitality training facilities, the course places an emphasis on providing you with practical training.

Students are also able to join industry workshops that are available throughout the year. These can include but are not limited to:

- Paddock to plate tour
- Apprentice field trips
- Industry icon dinners.

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to be competent as a qualified chef.

Future employment may be gained in various enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.

The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is a blend of practical and classroom-based delivery that is conducted in Holmesglen's modern kitchens. The skills and knowledge learnt will give you the ability to work in a range of kitchens within industry professionally and with confidence.

Further employment could be gained in various enterprises where food is prepared and served including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.

The Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery gives you the skills and knowledge to become a qualified cook in a team leading or supervisory role.

It combines practical cookery classes taught in Holmesglen's purpose built specialty kitchens, with theoretical management subjects delivered by teaching staff with current industry knowledge.

This will provide you with a well rounded knowledge of what to expect when entering the industry.

The course could lead to work in various hospitality enterprises where food products are prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.

This course also lays the foundations for opening your own business.