Food Preparation Equipment

Give your team a working knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment—what it is, how to use it safely, and how to care for it. This course is ideal for hospitality teams who need practical, on-the-job skills with real equipment.

Course overview

In a busy commercial kitchen, the right equipment—and the right know-how—keeps service smooth, safe and consistent. This short course explains large and small appliances, handheld tools and utensils, knives, pots and pans, and measuring equipment. Learners see when and how to use each item, how to clean and store it, and how to avoid common mistakes.

What you’ll learn

  • Identify common commercial kitchen equipment and utensils
  • Understand the difference between large/fixed, small, handheld and knife categories
  • Recognise when to use ovens, grills, fryers, blenders, mixers and food processors
  • Learn safe handling, cleaning and storage practices for each equipment type
  • Select suitable pots, pans and bakeware for different cooking methods
  • Use and care for knives and sharpening tools safely
  • Measure ingredients accurately using scales, jugs and spoons

Why choose this course?

  • Supports WHS and food safety compliance in commercial kitchens
  • Reduces risk of injury, equipment damage and downtime
  • Improves consistency and quality of food preparation
  • Short, practical training that’s easy to roll out at scale

Frequently asked questions

Our courses are designed for businesses in the hospitality industry looking to provide professional training for their staff.

At the moment, our courses are available exclusively to businesses through subscription plans.

If your employer has assigned you this course, simply log into our learning management system (LMS) using the credentials from your welcome email. Need help logging in? Contact our support team.

Contact our sales team or request a free demo to explore subscription options and pricing.

Enjoy unlimited access to our entire course library, including this course and any future additions.

Absolutely. We can tailor the course to fit your organisation’s specific needs, culture, and policies. Contact our sales team to explore customisation options.

Our courses are delivered online through our easy-to-use LMS platform or can be provided in SCORM format to integrate with your own LMS.

Absolutely! Schedule a free demo to explore our courses and platform.

Course details

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15-20 mins
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SCORM
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Allara Global
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