Are you an experienced industry professional looking for more than a standard cook’s qualification, or perhaps dreaming of managing your own professional kitchen? This course will equip you with the skills for both! You will learn all facets of working in a professional kitchen including selection, preparation and cooking of different foods and techniques. You will cover workplace hygiene procedures, and receiving and storing supplies as well as learning about quality control, stock control, catering revenue and costs, bulk cooking food safety, finance, and human resources. If you are a qualified cook or possess significant experience, you can complete this course in your workplace and refine your skills with additional attendance at specialist Geelong based workshops. As an apprentice working in the industry, we can vary this course to incorporate components of your workplace experience. However you will still need to attend scheduled class time to complete this qualification. Work placement/industry experience As a cookery student you will be taught by some of the best in the business, in our specialist training kitchens with state-of-the-art equipment. As an apprentice you will learn on the job with your employer along with support from our trainers and assessors. How often do I attend? FT Type of assessment Assessment for this course is based on: Hands-on projects Workplace tasks Written assignments Possible Career Outcomes Head chef Catering manager Chef de Partie Sous chef Further Study Options Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time.