New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 4
Food & Beverage
A course by
International Culinary Studio Limited
Gain the foundational and technical knowledge to become a chef with the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 4. This full-time, 36-week programme covers food safety, kitchen procedures, nutrition, planning, and practical cookery skills for employment in the culinary industry.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 36 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Build culinary and kitchen operations competence
Develop foundational practical skills and technical knowledge needed to work as a chef in commercial kitchens.
Ensure food safety and kitchen hygiene
Apply industry standards for food safety and safe kitchen operations.
Plan and prepare a variety of dishes
Prepare, cook and finish a diverse range of foods, including stocks, sauces, bakery items, and dietary-specific meals.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme is designed to give you all of the foundation skills, plus the technical knowledge essential to enter the culinary arena as a chef. You will study food safety, kitchen procedures, nutrition, sustainability, menu planning, and health-conscious catering. The course includes comprehensive, practical modules and an industry work requirement to ensure you graduate workforce ready.
Course Content
- Food Safety in Catering
- Introduction to the Hospitality & Catering Industry
- Safety at Work
- Basic Kitchen Procedures
- Prepare Food for Cold Presentation
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Sustainability
- Healthy Foods & Special Diets
- Catering Operations, Costs and Menu Planning
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Stocks, Soups & Sauces
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Vegetables, Fruits & Pulses
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Rice, Grain, Farinaceous Products & Egg Dishes
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Hot and Cold Desserts & Puddings
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Fish & Shellfish
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Bakery Products
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Meat, Poultry and Offal
- Minimum of 120 hours industry practical in a commercial kitchen
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Culinary Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level chef in commercial kitchens
Kitchen assistant
Culinary worker in hospitality sector