Certificate in Cookery, Advanced Level 4
Food & Beverage
A course by
New Zealand School of Food & Wine
An advanced 36-week full-time NZQA Level 4 certificate in cookery providing specialist culinary and kitchen management skills, work placement, and pathways to advanced food and wine study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
New Zealand School of Food and Wine, Auckland
It will take a total of 36 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Master advanced cookery techniques
Gain skills in preparing a wide range of meat, poultry, classic sauces, seafood, salads, patés, and larder items.
Develop kitchen management and menu costing abilities
Design and cost menus, set up a commercial kitchen, and understand the nutrition and financial aspects of menu planning.
Enhance food safety and legal knowledge
Learn and apply industry-standard food safety procedures, health and safety practices, and employment law basics.
What You're Signing Up For
The Certificate in Cookery, Advanced Level 4 is designed for those seeking to develop comprehensive culinary and kitchen management skills following foundational training. The 36-week course builds expertise in meats, poultry, seafood, larder, classic sauces, menu design, nutrition, food safety, and employment law. It includes hands-on training, industry placement (60–80 hours), and prepares graduates for immediate roles as junior chefs or further study. Recognised by NZQA, the qualification makes graduates attractive in New Zealand’s hospitality industry and provides direct pathways to diploma-level study.
Course Content
- Meats, Poultry & Classic Sauces: preparation of classic and contemporary dishes
- Larder, Vegetables & Grains: larder skills including vegetables, salads, eggs, starches, marinades, cold sauces, dips, patés, and terrines
- Seafood & Pasta: preparation using local ingredients, various dishes
- Wine & Spirits in Food: food and wine matching, introduction to wine
- Menu Design, Costing & Nutrition: commercial kitchen setup, menu planning, costing, nutrition awareness
- Food Safety & Employment: industry food safety standards, employment law, teamwork
- Work placement: 60–80 hours in Auckland cafés/restaurants
What you need to know first
Certificate in Cookery & Bakery, Foundation Level 3 or equivalent experience
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food & Beverage
Culinary Arts
Future employment opportunities might be
Junior chef in cafés, restaurants, catering organizations, bars, clubs, resorts, and hotels