New Zealand Diploma in Cookery Level 5 - Patisserie

Food & Beverage

Advance your culinary skills with a Level 5 Diploma in Cookery (Patisserie), developing expertise in food preparation, patisserie, resource management, staff training, and menu planning to progress in the hospitality industry.

NZ$5,385

inc GST

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NZQA Level 5 Certification

Study Level

Advanced

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

It will take a total of 34 weeks

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Supervise staff training and food production

Ability to manage staff training and supervision in a professional kitchen environment, ensuring quality food production.

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Manage resources and food safety

Develop resource management skills and ensure compliance with food safety requirements in catering settings.

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Menu planning and costing

Plan and cost menus using research and analysis, considering global influences on eating and drinking.

What You're Signing Up For

This diploma programme is designed to advance learners' skills in culinary practice, particularly in patisserie. Students learn to research, plan, develop, implement, and analyse food products, recipes, and menus, ensuring advanced practice in food preparation, cooking, and presentation. Graduates are equipped for senior chef and supervisory roles, blending practical experience with management and resource skills.

Course Content

  • Supervising staff training
  • Resource management in food preparation
  • Food safety supervision for catering
  • Menu planning and costing
  • Global influences on eating and drinking
  • Supervising food production
  • Producing desserts, yeast-based bakery, cakes, gateaux, pastries, petit fours, chocolate confectionary, and marzipan modelling
  • Advanced food and beverage event
  • Advanced applied food project

What you need to know first

Must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident

Must have achieved the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery level 4 or equivalent

Applicants must be over 18 years of age

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Hospitality

  • Food & Beverage

  • Patisserie

  • Culinary Arts

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Senior Chef (Patisserie) in a professional kitchen

  • Supervisor in food production operations

  • Advanced roles in hospitality sector