Kitchen hand
Peppermill Inn Hotel

The Peppermill has been a favourite destination for locals and travellers since its opening in 1989. It has now been taken to a new level with modern facilities and a great atmosphere, with a welcoming team who are looking to connect with future hospitality superstars! With a wide variety of cuisines on offer, students will enjoy learning kitchen operations in fast-paced but nurturing environment.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These will include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, managers, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

All students on placement will get to meet hospitality professionals, observe safe working practices, see the various cooking techniques and equipment in use and experience being part of a dynamic kitchen crew. While students studying VET hospitality will have a chance to try general duties, such as food prep and cooking under supervision, ALL students attending this placement will be able to observe safe food handling, presentation skills for hospitality, and help with basic cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen area.

Student Requirements

Students must come ready to learn and be reliable throughout their attendance. Students will ideally have some existing training/skills or a genuine interest in hospitality as a career, therefore VET students, students who have completed a Food Handlers Certificate or have learned OH&S at school will get the most from this experience.

Dress Requirements

A white shirt, black pants and closed in shoes are typical to the industry and should be worn. Students must be well presented, with long hair to be tied back and facial hair kept neat and tidy.

Special Transport Requirements

Students must arrange own transport. Public transport options may be available.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• FBP20117 - Certificate II in Food Processing 
• FBP20217 - Certificate II in Baking
• SIT20316 - Certificate II in Hospitality
• SIT20416 - Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
• SIT30616 - Certificate III in Hospitality
• SIT30916 - Certificate III in Catering Operations
• VCE20116 - Industry & Enterprise
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies