RTO ID: 41597 | CRICOS Provider: 03540C
What Jobs Can You Get After SIT30821?
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (CRICOS: 109852F) at Clinton Institute (RTO 41597) prepares you for roles such as: line cook, kitchen hand, commi chef, café cook, and catering assistant. These are entry-level positions in commercial kitchens across Melbourne's hospitality sector — from fine dining restaurants in South Yarra and Fitzroy to large-scale hotel kitchens and event caterers.
Melbourne Cookery Salary Ranges 2026
Under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020, Melbourne cookery salaries in 2026 are:
- Kitchen Hand: $27–$29 per hour (entry level)
- Commis Chef / Line Cook (SIT30821 qualified): $28–$32 per hour
- Cook (2+ years experience): $30–$35 per hour
- Sous Chef (SIT40521 or SIT50422 qualified): $35–$45 per hour
- Head Chef / Executive Chef: $50–$70+ per hour
Weekend and public holiday loadings (50–150%) can significantly increase take-home pay for evening and weekend shifts — common in Melbourne hospitality.
Top Melbourne Employers Hiring SIT30821 Graduates
Clinton Institute's cookery graduates find employment across Melbourne's diverse hospitality sector. Top employer types include: fine dining restaurants (The Hardware Société, Embla, Minamishima), hotel groups (Marriott, Hyatt, Accor), large caterers (Doltcini, Sage Group), aged care and hospital catering (Arcare, Opal HealthCare), and café and bakery chains (Mörk Chocolate, Fitzroy institutions).
International Student Visa Pathway
For international students on a subclass 500 student visa, SIT30821 (CRICOS: 109852F) is a viable pathway to post-study work rights. After completing SIT30821, you may be eligible for a 485 Graduate Visa, allowing 2–4 years of work in Australia's hospitality sector. Many students use this pathway to build a career in Melbourne's culinary industry before returning home or applying for permanent residency through skilled migration.
Career Progression After SIT30821
SIT30821 is the entry point. Most graduates progress to SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (CRICOS: 110553H) within 1–2 years, then to SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (CRICOS: 110554G) for senior kitchen and management roles. Clinton Institute offers all three qualifications at the Melbourne campus.
Clinton Institute Cookery Placement
Clinton Institute (RTO 41597 | CRICOS Provider Code: 03540C) arranges work placement for all SIT30821 students in Melbourne commercial kitchens. Placement gives you real kitchen experience — and often leads directly to part-time employment after you qualify. Apply for SIT30821 at clinton.edu.au/apply-to-study.