Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Code: SIT40521
Mode of Delivery: Online
Course Type: Accredited Course
Course Duration: 2 years

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About this course

Are you considering advancing your career by stepping into the role of a qualified chef? Do you want to learn the business skills to run a successful commercial kitchen and get that promotion? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Certificate IV in Kitchen Management may be the course for you.

Career Opportunities

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 .
Possible job titles include, but not limited too:
-Food Service Manager in Health Sector
-Executive Chef , Mining Industry
- Head chef/ Chef
- Chef de Partie

Opportunities for Further Study

SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality
SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management

Skills or Knowledge gained

On successful completion of this training, you will have gained the skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- All skills and knowledge completed with a certificate III Commercial cookery, plus;
- Managing areas of Human Resource Management
- Managing Finances within a Budget
- Managing areas of people and culture
- Managing business relationships
- Develop menus for dietary requirements and coordinate cooking operations.
- Manage WHS
- Manage workplace sustainability

Entry Requirements

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No

Recommended entry Requirements:

Learners should ideally have completed, or be nearing completion of, the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

Limitations to course Entry:

none

Minimum Industry Requirement

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Requirements

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No

Qualifications and Recognition - 2026

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.

Work Placement - 2026

Does this course require placement?: No

Placement to be arranged by: Student

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $2,753.80 $13,769.00 $25,009.00
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $660.00 $660.00 $660.00
Total $3,413.80 $14,429.00 $25,669.00

VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Sample course units

SITHASC023 Prepare Asian sauces, dips and accompaniments
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs
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
SITHCCC044 Prepare specialised food items
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
SITHKOP012 Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations
SITHKOP014 Plan catering for events or functions
SITHKOP015 Design and cost menus
SITHPAT016 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
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
SITXHRM008 Roster staff
SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXINV007 Purchase goods
SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.