Cookery

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Certificate III in Patisserie
• Certificate IV in Patisserie
• Certificate IV in Hospitality (Catering Operations)
• Diploma of Hospitality
• Associate Degree of Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality

• Offer letter from the selected university
• A valid passport
• Evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of course of study
• Evidence of Overseas Students Health Cover
• All other relevant documents required by the Department of Home Affairs

English Language Proficiency Certificates (IELTS 6.5 overall score with no score lower than 6.0 in each component OR PTE Academic score 58 with no score lower than 50 in each component)

Students who successfully complete the Cookery program are eligible to apply for a Temporary Graduate visa. Students with these visas have the option to continue studying, working as well as staying in Australia on a temporary basis. Once they have completed their course, based on their specializations, they are allowed to stay for two (2) years.

Many occupations in this field are on the Skilled Occupation List of Australia, pursuing a diploma or higher education course can help students find a way to permanent residency in Australia. Of course, Asia Pacific Group is always there to assist to select the best program along with the appropriate college for your culinary degree and also help you get eligible for Temporary Graduate Visa.

Call us today to begin your counselling, course enrolment, and student visa application support.

What Does a Chef Do?

• Chefs plan and organise the preparation and cooking of food in dining and catering establishments.

Tasks Include

• Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• Preparing and cooking food
• Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• May select and train staff
• May freeze and preserve foods

Visa Options for Immigration Per MLTSSL

• 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
• 189 – Skilled Independent (subclass 189) – Points-Tested
• 190 – Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
• 407 – Training visa (subclass 407)
• 485 – Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) – Graduate Work
• 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – Family nominated
• 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – State or Territory nominated
• 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream
• 187 – Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)

Specialisations Include

• Chef de Partie
• Commis Chef
• Demi Chef
• Second Chef
• Sous Chef

ANZSCO CODE: 351411 – COOKS

What Do Cooks Do?

• Prepare, season and cook food in dining and catering establishments

Tasks Include

• Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
• Preparing and cooking food
• Seasoning food during cooking
• Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements
• May plan menus and estimate food requirements
• May train other kitchen staff and apprentices

Visa Options for Immigration Per MLTSSL

• 190 – Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
• 407 – Training visa (subclass 407)
• 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – State or Territory nominated
• 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) – Short Term Stream
• 187 – Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)

Occupations Include

• 351411 Cook