SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors.
Possible job titles include:
• Chef
• Chef de partie
Subjects in this qualification
SITXFSA008 Develop and implement a food safety program
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment *
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery *
SITHCCC028 Prepare appetisers and salads *
SITHCCC029 Prepare stocks, sauces and soups *
SITHCCC030 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes *
SITHCCC031 Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes *
SITHCCC035 Prepare poultry dishes *
SITHCCC037 Prepare seafood dishes *
SITHCCC036 Prepare meat dishes *
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements *
SITHCCC041 Produce cakes, pastries and breads*
SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook *
SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
SITHKOP012 Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations *
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts *
SITXCOM010 Manage conflict
SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
SITHKOP015 Design and cost menus
SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock *
SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
SITXHRM008 Roster staff
*Prerequisite is SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
Elective Subjects
Plus, a minimum of 6 elective subjects are required to gain the certificate.
These 6 elective subjects can be chosen from the following units of competency.
3 units from Group A
3 units from any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course
*Prerequisite
Electives-Group A
SITHCCC026 Package prepared foodstuffs*
SITHCCC032 Produce cook-chill & cook-freeze foods*
SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets*
SITHCCC039 Produce pates and terrines*
SITHCCC040 Prepare and serve cheese*
SITHCCC044 Prepare specialised food items*
SITXFSA007 Transport & store food*
Electives from Asian Cookery-Group B
SITHASC021 Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks*
SITHASC022 Prepare Asian stocks and soups*
SITHASC023 Prepare Asian sauces, dips and accompaniments*
SITHASC024 Prepare Asian salads*
SITHASC025 Prepare Asian rice and noodles*
SITHASC027 Prepare Asian cooked dishes*
SITHASC028 Prepare Asian desserts*
SITHASC033 Prepare dim sum*
Electives from Patisserie-Group C
SITHPAT012 Produce specialised cakes*
SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products*
SITHPAT015 Produce petit fours*
SITHPAT017 Prepare and model marzipan*
SITHPAT018 Produce chocolate confectionary*
SITHPAT019 Model sugar-based decorations*
SITHPAT020 Design and produce sweet showpieces*
Electives from Food & Beverage-Group D
SITHFAB023 Operate a bar*
SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee*
SITHFAB027 Serve food & beverage*
SITHFAB034 Provide table service of food & beverage*
Electives from General-Group E
SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers
SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences
SITXHRM010 Recruit, select and induct staff
SITXINV007 Purchase goods
SITXINV008 Control stock
SITXWHS006 Identify hazards, assess & control safety risks
SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHCCC025 Prepare and present sandwiches*
SITHCCC024 Prepare and present simple dishes*
SITXCOM007 Show social and cultural sensitivity
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
Please note more than 6 elective units can be chosen but each extra elective may incur an extra cost to the candidate.

Important Information
Any other elective unit the candidate wishes to apply for which is not included on this list can be discussed with a Culinary Solutions Australia assessor prior to the commencement of the RPL process.
This qualification can only be achieved following a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process conducted by a Culinary Solutions Australia Assessor.
Fees and charges are dependent on the existing skills, knowledge, experience and location of each candidate.
Please contact Culinary Solutions Australia for more information to discuss your individual requirements.
Further information on Culinary Solutions Australia and the Recognition of Prior Learning process can be found in the Assessment Candidate Kit and Electives below.
To apply for this qualification please download and complete the Enrolment Form below and return to:
Culinary Solutions Australia
2A/35 Woods Street,
Beaconsfield,
Victoria 3807
Australia
Or email to info@culinarysolutions.com.au