Diploma in Cookery & Kitchen Management, Level 5 (2 Years)
Food & Beverage
A course by
New Zealand School of Food & Wine
A two-year flagship Cookery Diploma covering advanced culinary techniques, kitchen operations, Garde Manger, French cuisine principles, and management, preparing graduates for senior and management roles in the hospitality industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Auckland City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced cookery skills
Master culinary techniques including knife skills, Garde Manger, and a la carte cookery with a focus on speed, accuracy, and consistency.
Understand kitchen management
Gain foundational and advanced knowledge of kitchen operations, menu design, costing, human resources, and nutrition.
Acquire industry experience
Complete two work placements to gain hands-on experience in real hospitality environments.
What You're Signing Up For
This two-year Level 5 Diploma integrates New Zealand Certificates in Cookery Levels 3 and 4 with the Level 5 Diploma, providing comprehensive training in culinary fundamentals, advanced cookery, kitchen management, human resources, garde manger, and a la carte cuisine. The program includes hands-on kitchen practice, themed weekly modules, and professional work placements, preparing students for a range of roles in cafes, restaurants, resorts, and more.
Course Content
- Knife training and culinary foundations
- Vegetables, stocks, and sauces
- Eggs, baking, and pastry
- Meats, starches, and grains
- Fish and seafood
- Meats, poultry, and classic sauces
- Larder, vegetables, and grains
- Seafood and pasta
- Wines and spirits in food
- Menu design, costing, and nutrition
- Food safety and employment
- Garde Manger (cookery)
- Kitchen operations management
- Human resources management
- A la carte cookery
- Menu design (advanced)
- Regional cuisine and culture
- Work placements (minimum 150 hours)
What you need to know first
Foundation knowledge of English language
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Tourism
Food & Beverage
Future employment opportunities might be
Chef
Kitchen manager
Café/Restaurant staff
Resort/Lodge chef