What you will learn
- Become skilled in dry-heat cooking methods - sautéing, pan-frying and roasting
- Tackle moist-heat cooking methods - braising, stewing and steaming
- Develop your skills and knowledge in different styles of cuisine from Asian, contemporary New Zealand, to classical French cooking
- Gain a working knowledge of nutritional principles
- Learn how to plan and cost a menu
Timetable
You will have varying start times depending on what shifts your class has been allocated.
Daily classes will be in four-and-a-half-hour blocks from Monday to Thursday. (If Monday is a statuary holiday classes will be held from Tuesday to Friday.)
Shift start and finish times will be as follows:
- 8am - 12.30pm
- 12.30pm -5pm
- 5pm - 9.30pm
- 8am – 2pm (lunch shift)
- 2pm – 9pm (dinner shift)
Classes will be allocated in the first week of the programme.
Students must wear suitable footwear for the kitchen environment. (Black enclosed, non-slip rubber soles.)
The programme will prepare students for entry-level positions in a commercial kitchen environment. The progression to senior roles will be dependent on time and relevant experience in the industry in a variety of workplaces for example Hotels, Restaurants, Catering companies, institutions, Stadiums and cruise ships.
Career progression
- Demi Chef de Partie
- Chef De Partie
- Sous Chef
- Head chef
- Executive Chef
Entry criteria
Capability to work in a commercial kitchen.
Under 20 years
60 Credits at NCEA Level 1 including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits, or equivalent.
Over 20 years
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.
International students
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 is required, or equivalent.
Further study options
New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) (Level 4)
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) Level 5) Cookery strand
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