Culinary School

The Gordon Culinary School leads the Geelong region as the number one cookery training provider,  working closely with a large network of local restaurants.  Our competitive edge offers students the best possible chance for employment in an industry with critical skill shortages.

The Gordon owns and operates two public training venues; the fully licensed Davidson Restaurant and bistro style Cafe on Track, where students practise their skills in a live training environment, preparing them for the highlights and buzz of working in the real world.

Cookery students learn from the best – with award winning teachers who constantly update their skills and knowledge to the latest trends, including overseas study scholarships to some of the world’s best restaurants.

Gordon cookery students are considered some of the best in the State, with our competitive training awarding us gold, silver and bronze medals at the AusTAFE State Final 2010, a silver medal at the VicTAFE Challenge 2010 and first prize in the ‘Y’ Chef’s Competition in 2009.

The Gordon is also the first TAFE to work with Sustainability Victoria through an innovative case study into life cycle management in the cookery industry, with leading technology implemented across our cookery facilities, and students learning how to reduce their environmental impacts for long term sustainability.  Read the full case study HERE.

Cookery Courses

 

Certificate ll in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

Certificate lll in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Certificate lll in Patisserie (Bridging Course)

Certificate lll in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery - Apprenticeships)

Certificate lV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) 
 

Check out our Hospitality and Cookery Career Options booklet

Read about tailored training at The Gordon Culinary School   

Testimonials

‘My experience while at the Gordon was that of sheer excitement. Excited about my studies, as well as the social network that was bound to open the doors to a new world for someone new to the country.  By attending the Gordon I was introduced to not only a wide variety of students but also an amazing faculty that opened my eyes to things I never knew and things I never thought I would be able to do’.

Christopher Connner  - International student from United States of America. Completed Diploma of Hospitality Management (Patisserie) 

Read Liam Breedveld's inspiring story about how his cookery course at The Gordon became his passport to the world!

 

2012 Singapore Study Tour

• A visit to little India! We will learn about Indian culinary arts from shops and food outlets including the Thandapani spice mill. A riot of colour, scents and sights!
• A visit to the China town precinct for an authentic taste of Chinese culture.
• From one end of the dining scale to the other, we will indulge in authentic Singaporean cuisine at hawker centres including Newton Circus, La Pau Sat Festival Market and Maxwell food centres, then be treated to fine dining at the Hyatt hotel's famous Mezza 9 restaurant.
• Exclusive dining and behind the scenes kitchen tours of the Marina Bay Sands Casino Complex and Singapore's famous Raffles hotel. A firsthand experience of the frantic operations!
• High tea at the Equinox restaurant.
• Full day at the Food and Hotel Asia Exhibition showcasing all things hospitality; food, wine and all the culinary equipment imaginable!
• Also includes the 'Food and Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge' - an international culinary competition
• Spice garden tour in the stunning Fort Canning park.
• Enjoy the shopping experience on the streets and take in the highlights from the Singapore flyer! 

Hands-on training in the Industry! 

The World’s Longest Lunch 2012

Our Cookery / Hospitality students and staff assisted the Geelong Hospital Appeal in raising $47,000 for the Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward redevelopment. Doing it for the kids, and getting hands on industry experience! Check out the happy snaps!

Geelong Food & Wine Festival

Zumbo: King of the Croquembouche

A snap shot of when The Gordon hosted the amazing Adriano Zumbo in preparation for the Geelong Food and Wine Show at Deakin Waterfront.

Cookery students at Crown Casino

Our Cookery students travelled to Melbourne to Crown Casino for a week of work to assist TOP CHEFS, including double Michelin Star chef and pioneer of molecular gastronomy Thierry Marx  prepare for the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival events.