Food is a necessity of life, and people with skills in commercial cookery can work anywhere from the local pub to top international restaurants. NMIT’s Cookery courses are the ideal entry point for people wanting a career in cookery, catering and bakery.
Career options:
- chef
- management
- consultant
- self-employed
Many prestigious awards and competitions have been won by NMIT apprentices:
- Australia-TAFE 2008 Culinary Trophy
- VICTAFE Cookery Challenge
- NMIT Cook of the Year
- Nestle Golden Chef Hat
- Australian Culinary Federation – culinary challenge
The NMIT Commercial Cookery division's unique philosophy of 'training in partnership with industry' enables our team to offer the most extensive range of cookery training options in Australia.
The department participates in major events such as:
- the Spring Racing Carnival
- the Grand Prix
Training facilities include:
- St Georges, an 80-seat fine dining restaurant at Preston
- a 40-seat bistro at Collingwood
- commercial-standard kitchens
- a new bread baking training facility
- change rooms and lockers
NMIT teaching staff are experienced and current practitioners. Our training expertise has been recognised by the high calibre of our industry partners. NMIT's Hospitality and Tourism department has ongoing support and sponsorship from a number of large and highly-regarded companies.
For more information on our events and venue management streams offered through the Hospitality and Tourism department, visit the Hospitality study area.
Success stories:
Available Courses (9)
Certificate III in ESL (Employment)
English for Hospitality
This program comprises the English for Hospitality stream of the Certificate III in ESL (Employment). If you would like a career in hospitality, concentrating on the area of cookery, this course can give you the skills you need. This English language course also involves 7 hours per week of practical kitchen work, plus 3 hours per week of hospitality theory. Employment opportunities are excellent, and may lead to work in hospitals, nursing homes, hotels or restaurants. The Vocational Pathways Department also offers other ESL streams of the Certificate III in ESL (Employment).
Diploma of Hospitality
Cookery and Patisserie
This course comprises the Cookery and Patisserie Stream of the Diploma of Hospitality. Cookery students can choose to specialise in Commercial Cookery or Patisserie. Graduates of this course may gain employment in operational and supervisory positions within the commercial cookery industry. Features excellent training facilities including a fully functional restaurant. NMIT also offers the Hospitality and Venue Management Stream of the Diploma of Hospitality, which can be completed in conjunction with the Diploma of Events to achieve a dual qualification.
Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Food is a necessity of life, and people with skills in commercial cookery can work anywhere from the local pub to top international restaurants. Designed for applicants wanting skills to meet the demands of the culinary industry. All modules are nationally accredited.
Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
NMIT’s Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) course builds on the skills that chefs have already gained in the Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery). The course will develop an understanding of business operations with an emphasis on increasing the knowledge and skills required for supervisory and management roles.
Certificate I in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
Hospitality Department
This Certificate I in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) is offered through the Hospitality Department. This pre-apprenticeship course is suitable for people seeking employment in a commercial kitchen and/or an apprenticeship in the Hospitality industry. Learn to perform a range of tasks for the hospitality industry, such as how to prepare and present food, or maintain kitchen premises. NMIT also offers the Certificate I in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) through the Work Education Centre.
Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
Designed for people seeking a career in Hospitality, concentrating on cookery. Suitable if you’re currently working in the industry and want formal qualifications. Provides you with knowledge and experience in practical food production. All modules are nationally recognised units of study.
Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie)
Designed for people employed as an apprentice pastry cook or those seeking a qualification in this field either full-time or part-time. Provides skills and knowledge for the speciality area of pastry in the culinary industry. All modules are nationally accredited.
Certificate IV in Hospitality (Patisserie)
Do you love to work with pastry? Would you like to improve your skills and knowledge and be qualified to be a supervisor or team leader? NMIT’s new Certificate IV can help you achieve this goal. NMIT has specialised staff, very experienced in patisserie work, and high-end equipment as used in the industry.
Certificate III in Retail Baking - Combined
This course is designed to provide students with all the necessary skills to work as a baker in a retail or wholesale bakery, or a commercial kitchen. Learn to prepare and bake various types of bread, yeast-based products and artisan breads using different commercial machinery, as well as how to implement food and health safety policies and procedures.
Available Short Courses (3)
Advanced Espresso Coffee Making
Do you want to improve your espresso coffee making skills? Want to see how the best baristas create the perfect brew? Let our experienced barista show you how.
Chocolart
Do you love chocolate? Come along and learn how to temper chocolate and make chocolate novelties and truffles.
Espresso Coffee Making
This course will teach you how to make quality espresso coffee, and you will have a lot of fun in the process. The course is suitable for beginners and will provide the skills to help you gain employment in a café, bar or restaurant. NMIT’s Preston campus, where the course is held, has its own licensed restaurant and bistro.
