Bendigo TAFE
Hospitality and Cookery

Do you love the buzz of the hospitality world? Maybe it’s the customers you love, and being part of a dynamic team.

Whether it’s ‘front of house’, ‘back of house’ or managing, there’s a lot to be learnt in the hospitality industry. Discover the art of food preparation, cooking methods, menu writing, kitchen management, occupational health and safety and food hygiene, customer service, colleague relations, event planning and organisation.  


The local media support our hospitality students, click here to read a recent article on current apprentices Sarah Chislett and Nathan Mitchell's recent achievement in winning the silver medal of the Nestle Golden Chef's Hat State Final in Melbourne in July.

A 2nd Year Apprentice Chef, Sarah Chislett is testimony that setting goals and working hard will pay off and provide ongoing benefits, she love's her job, read more about Sarah's time with us ...

After deliberation, Shona Harrington took on the challenge of full time study whilst juggling a young family and part-time work, with wonderful success.  Leading to her Graduating with her Diploma of Hospitality and employment at the historic Shamrock Hotel in Bendigo.  Here is Shona's story ...

Brett Wilson joined Bendigo TAFE initially to study Certificate  III in Hospitality at the Echuca Campus, he went on to successfully complete Certificate III in Tourism, and has since successfully completed Cert III and IV in Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Cultural Arts along with Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and is now a teacher with us, teaching at both the Echuca and Bendigo City Campus.  Read more about Brett's story here ...

Pamala Kerr-Bayley 'has a passion for cooking' and recently graduated from Bendigo TAFE with a Diploma of Hospitality and her Chefs Certificate read more here ...