Diploma in Culinary Arts
Food & Beverage
A course by
AUT
The Diploma in Culinary Arts is an advanced professional cookery qualification covering the theoretical and practical skills needed to work in a professional culinary environment.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop professional cookery and kitchen management skills
Gain expertise in preparing and producing quality dishes, and in managing kitchen operations in a professional environment.
Apply creative and technical culinary techniques
Learn a wide range of advanced culinary methods including patisserie, international cuisines, and food innovation.
Practice safe and effective use of commercial kitchen tools
What You're Signing Up For
Study towards a Diploma in Culinary Arts at AUT and gain expert skills for a professional kitchen environment. The programme covers essential cookery concepts, advanced kitchen and management skills, and fosters creativity in food production. You'll learn in modern facilities and develop both theoretical understanding and practical competence for roles across the culinary sector.
Course Content
- CULN408 Culinary Fundamentals
- CULN409 Produce to Plate
- CULN410 Patisserie
- CULN411 Commercial Production Kitchen
- CULN508 Advanced Patisserie
- CULN509 Kai Pacifica - Food of the South Pacific
- CULN511 Commercial Culinary Practice
- CULN512 Contemporary Kitchen Management
- CULN515 Advanced Culinary Techniques
- FOOD501 Food and the Senses
What you need to know first
Completion of Year 12 (NZ or IB equivalent)
NCEA: 48 level 2 credits including eight in any approved subject
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food
Tourism
Future employment opportunities might be
Professional chef
Product development roles in the hospitality industry