Work Ready Kitchen

Ready to handle knives safely, store food correctly, and make a range of healthy, delicious kai? Yes, Chef.

What you’ll learn

Day One: Slicing and dicing their way into day one, ākonga will practise safely handling, using, sharpening, and storing knives. They will prepare fruit and vegetables in an array of different cuts including julienne and chiffonade. Ākonga will also understand how to safely prepare and store different cold foods to avoid cross-contamination and illness.

Day Two: Day two is turning up the heat with ākonga using safe food and knife practices to prepare, make and cook hot and cold foods. Ākonga will use the products they prepared yesterday to finish making a range of salads.

Custom School Bookings

For secondary schools, we can create this course for your learners. We simply require a minimum of 14 learners for the course to go ahead. If you don't have enough learners, we can promote within other schools to reach our requirement.

We'll work with your timetable
Let us do the logistical juggle
No upfront payment, we'll invoice you
Dedicated support for learner needs

Course Requirements:

  • Learners must be year 11, 12 or 13

  • Learners must wear closed toed shoes

  • The Learning Place must be informed of any allergies or dietary requirements prior to course commencement

  • If held onsite at a school, there must be immediate access to utensils, cooking facilities, water, power outlets, and adequate bench space.

This course gains the learner 10 credits at level 2.

Cost:

$330.00

Duration:

Two Days

Time:

9am - 3pm

Unit Standards

US Title

Level

Credits

Assessment Style

167

Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision

2

4

Written and Practical

13285

Handle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchen

2

2

Practical

13280

Prepare fruit and vegetable cuts in a commercial kitchen

2

2

Practical

13283

Prepare and assemble, and present salads for service

2

2

Practical