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Program highlights

The Commis Chef program is aligned to Level 2 qualifications and has been developed in partnership with several education and industry organisations.

The Commis Chef program informs the learner about preparing food and carrying out basic cooking tasks in every section of a kitchen under the supervision of a senior chef.

The immersive virtual scenarios provide the learner with immersive kitchen experiences to develop their understanding of working in a kitchen and exploring a range of skills required and equipment used to prepare, cook and finish food for service.

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Learning outcomes

By completing this program it is expected that learners will:

  • Have a greater understanding of a Commis Chefs skills and knowledge required to prepare basic dishes
  • Have increased confidence when working with Commis Chef equipment and ingredients
  • Have a good understanding of the health and safety requirements when working in a kitchen

Occupational Standards

The program has been designed by our partners to align with Hospitality National Occupational Standards:

  • Level 2: Commis Chef
  • Level 2: Professional Cooking and Food Production

Contents

This program contains the following virtual scenarios:

In this scenario, the learner will be introduced to their work environment – the kitchen. They will be introduced to the health and safety aspects associated with working in a kitchen, including the necessary PPE they will need to wear for their work. They will be given the opportunity to look around and select various pieces of preparation and cooking equipment for a brief description of their use. You need to carry out the following tasks:

  • Look at the items PPE that is needed to carry out your work
  • Familiarise yourself with the various pieces of equipment and their uses
  • Find out about food storage and safety

In this scenario, the learner will be preparing a food order that arrives in the kitchen for a spatchcock chicken. They will need to work through all of the necessary health and safety and hygiene requirements before, during and after the food prep. They will prepare, cook and finish the spatchcock chicken and hold correctly until ready to serve. They need to carry out the following tasks safely and efficiently:​

  • Enter the kitchen wearing the correct PPE​
  • Ensure mis-en-place is complete in relation to equipment and ingredients​
  • Select the correct utensils for working and prepare the ingredients​
  • Check that the chicken has been stored correctly and that there are no signs of contamination​
  • Cook the chicken as per the method provided

In this scenario, the learner will be preparing the accompanying vegetables to a main dish – boulangère potatoes and Chantenay carrots. They will need to work through all of the necessary health and safety and hygiene requirements before, during and after the food prep. They will prepare, cook and finish the boulangère potatoes and Chantenay carrots and correctly serve with the spatchcock chicken.​

You need to carry out the following tasks safely and efficiently:​

  • Enter the kitchen wearing the correct PPE​
  • Clean, disinfect, sanitise your work area ​
  • Ensure mis-en-place is complete in relation to equipment and ingredients ​
  • Prepare the vegetables using the correct utensils​
  • Ensure minimal wastage​
  • Cook and finish the vegetables for serving
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Program partners

Developed in partnership with the following organisations:

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