Kitchen basics

Non-accredited course. First Step in the Kitchen: Essential Skills for New Food Service Staff

Duration
3 hours
Cost
$60
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Kitchen basics overview

Module Overview

This module equips participants with the foundational knowledge required to safely and efficiently operate in a commercial kitchen environment. Designed for first-time kitchen workers, it introduces essential concepts that underpin all kitchen roles, regardless of venue type or cuisine. Through a mix of demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on activities, learners become familiar with industry expectations and workplace norms.


Module Components

1. Food Safety Fundamentals

2. General Cleaning Practices

3. Kitchen Orientation

4. Food Knowledge

5. The Kitchen Pass

The Kitchen Basics course is ideal for:

  • New kitchen hands, café staff, food prep assistants, and anyone starting work in a commercial kitchen.

  • Supervisors and managers looking to upskill new team members in core kitchen operations and safety standards.

  • Individuals entering the hospitality industry who need a solid foundation in kitchen roles, food handling, and workplace expectations.

  • Current staff needing to refresh or formalise their skills to meet industry best practice in kitchen safety and efficiency.

This course is essential for anyone working in a commercial kitchen environment, building practical skills, ensuring safe and consistent service, and supporting compliance with industry standards.

  • Industry Compliance: Meet essential food safety obligations required for entry-level roles in commercial kitchens, maintaining legal and health standards at all times.
  • Customer Safety Skills: Recognise and prevent common food safety hazards, protecting customer health across all kitchen environments.
  • Flexible Learning: Self-paced online delivery with pre-course materials you can complete on your own time.

Possible job titles following the completion of this course include:

  • Waitress
  • Food service attendant
  • Kitchen hands and food preparation

1. Food Safety Fundamentals

  • Understanding the importance of food safety in commercial settings
  • Basics of food contamination, foodborne illness, and cross-contamination
  • Temperature danger zones and correct food storage procedures
  • Personal hygiene standards and PPE usage

2. General Cleaning Practices

  • Daily and routine cleaning schedules in food service
  • Use of cleaning agents and safe handling of chemicals
  • Waste management, recycling, and organisational hygiene policies
  • Sanitising, dishwashing, and maintaining a clean workbench

3. Kitchen Orientation

  • Introduction to kitchen zones: prep, cook, wash, store, service
  • Understanding roles and hierarchy (e.g., Head Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Hand)
  • Safe movement and communication in confined, fast-paced spaces
  • Equipment overview: knives, appliances, utensils, and storage

4. Food Knowledge

  • Basic understanding of ingredients, including proteins, vegetables, grains, and dairy
  • Recognising different food groups and their common uses
  • Introduction to flavour pairing, seasoning, and simple menu items
  • Allergen awareness and basic dietary considerations

5. The Kitchen Pass

  • Purpose of the pass in food service flow
  • Communication and teamwork between kitchen staff and front of house
  • Order ticket systems, plating standards, and service timing
  • Role of the pass in quality control and customer satisfaction

    This is an online course, with all learning activities completed online. You can enrol and start your Kitchen basics course at any time and there is no limit on the number of times you can login and out. You can pause a session and come back to it later as all previously answered questions will be stored in your online learning portal. You can study at your own pace and have up to 4 weeks to complete the course after which your enrolment will expire. How quickly you complete the course depends on the time it takes you to complete each module including the Quizzes.

    Average time to complete the course is 3hrs.

    The Kitchen basics course is competitively priced, with payment accepted via credit card for your convenience.

    The course fee includes all required learning materials and non-accredited certification upon successful completion.

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