OSTC Hospitality (Level 2) - Cromwell
Food & Beverage
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A hands-on, practical programme for secondary students wanting to build skills for a career in hospitality, covering café-style food, espresso beverages, front of house service, and food safety.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Cromwell, Cromwell
Core skills this course teaches
Prepare and cook café-style food
Demonstrate practical skills in cooking various food items by frying, baking, boiling, poaching, steaming, and grilling.
Barista espresso preparation
Make and present espresso beverages and understand coffee origins and production.
Front of House service
Provide quality customer service and effective restaurant service front-of-house.
What You're Signing Up For
OSTC Hospitality (Level 2) - Cromwell provides secondary school students with the opportunity to earn the New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Level 2) while learning practical, hands-on hospitality skills. The course covers food preparation, barista training, front of house service, knife skills, customer service, communication, and workplace health and safety. Primarily delivered on campus in Cromwell, this fully-funded course prepares students for further hospitality study or direct employment in cafés, restaurants, or as kitchen staff.
Course Content
- Prepare and cook café-style food using a variety of methods (frying, baking, boiling, poaching, steaming, grilling)
- Learn to prepare and serve espresso coffees (barista skills)
- Front of House restaurant service skills
- Knife handling and maintenance
- Effective customer service and communication
- Health and safety requirements in hospitality workplaces
- Food safety practices
- Workplace diversity and teamwork
What you need to know first
You must be a secondary school student
Application must be submitted through your school's careers advisor
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food and Beverage Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Chef
Barista
Front of House staff
Restaurant Manager
Kitchen hand
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.