New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced)
Food & Beverage
A course by
SIT
Master advanced culinary techniques and kitchen management with the New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5), designed to boost your career in professional kitchens.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Master advanced larder production techniques
Plan and produce a broad range of larder dishes using advanced preparation, cookery, and presentation skills.
Advance skills in meat, poultry, and fish cookery
Plan and produce a variety of meat, poultry, and fish dishes employing industry-standard advanced methods.
Design and implement commercial menus
Develop advanced dishes and menus suitable for implementation in commercial hospitality environments.
What You're Signing Up For
This one-year full-time diploma equips students with advanced culinary skills, kitchen management, menu design, and operational knowledge to succeed in senior kitchen roles. The programme covers larder production, food preparation, menu development, kitchen supervision, and operational compliance in a commercial hospitality environment. Graduates are well-prepared for positions in various hospitality establishments and can progress to further study in culinary arts and hospitality management.
Course Content
- Larder Production
- Advanced food preparation (meat, poultry, fish)
- Menu Design and Delivery
- Culinary Operations Supervision
- Culinary Operations Management
- Management of operating procedures and compliance
- Purchasing and stores management
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) (Level 4)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food Services
Tourism
Future employment opportunities might be
Senior chef roles in commercial kitchens
Employment in fine dining and catering
Specialist and commercial hospitality positions