SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations enables students to develop skills and acquire an understanding of the everyday tasks undertaken by hospitality workers and the diversity of employment options that are available within the industry. It aims to provide knowledge and skills to achieve competencies which will enhance employment prospects within the hospitality workforce, so that students can make a more informed choice regarding career pathways. Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) provides students with the skills and knowledge to be competent in a range of kitchen functions and activities to work in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. 

Other key areas of the course include using basic methods of cookery, receiving and storing kitchen supplies and presenting food, as well as cooking and serving food for service. Students who successfully complete the Units 1 to 4 sequence of this course will gain a nationally recognised qualification as well as units contributing to their VCE or VCE VM program. They can also gain a Study Score which contributes to the ATAR.