New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
Food & Beverage
A course by
Wintec
Advance your culinary career with a Level 5 diploma designed for working chefs. Gain advanced cookery techniques, menu design, and leadership skills through structured workshops and workplace training.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced cookery techniques
Demonstrate a wide range of advanced cookery techniques suitable for professional kitchen settings.
Menu design and costing
Design and cost menus to a professional standard, considering product, technique, and value.
Leadership in hospitality
Supervise and lead teams in a professional kitchen, supporting workflow and team development.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) is designed for working chefs in professional kitchens seeking to enhance their cookery expertise, leadership, and ability to design and cost menus. The programme combines workplace training with academic support through workshops, masterclasses, and weekly check-ins. Graduates will be prepared for senior chef positions and further study in culinary arts.
Course Content
- Introductory to Advanced Cookery
- Advanced Cookery
- Work Experience in professional kitchens
- Capstone cookery project
- Patisserie, charcuterie, and creative presentation masterclasses
- Menu design and costing
- Leadership skills in hospitality
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) OR recognized equivalent OR two years of relevant culinary work experience or equivalent.
Must be employed in a professional kitchen (workplace approval required).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food & Beverage
Tourism
Future employment opportunities might be
Senior Chef
Sous Chef
Chef de Partie
Leadership roles in professional kitchens