New Zealand Diploma in Cookery Level 5 – Advanced Cookery

Hospo, Food & Tourism

Advance your culinary skills with the New Zealand Diploma in Cookery Level 5 – Advanced Cookery. This programme develops your expertise in food preparation, cookery, management, and menu planning for professional kitchens.

NZ$6,193

inc GST

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NZQA Level 5 Certification

Study Level

Advanced

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

It will take a total of 34 weeks

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Culinary Management Skills

Develop the ability to research, plan, develop, implement and analyse food products, recipes, and menus for advanced food preparation and presentation.

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Supervision and Staff Training

Learn to supervise staff, manage resources, and provide training in a commercial kitchen environment.

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Menu and Costing Skills

Gain skills in menu planning and costing to effectively manage food production.

What You're Signing Up For

This diploma aims to advance learners in culinary practice, developing skills in researching, planning, developing, implementing, and analysing food products, recipes, and menus. It prepares students for senior chef and supervisory roles in professional kitchens, with practical experience in preparing advanced dishes and managing food production operations.

Course Content

  • Supervision of staff and staff training
  • Resource management in food preparation
  • Food safety supervision for catering
  • Menu planning and costing
  • Global influences on eating and drinking
  • Supervising food production
  • Advanced cookery techniques for vegetables, vegetarian, meat, poultry, game, fish and shellfish dishes
  • Advanced food and beverage event management
  • Advanced applied food project

What you need to know first

New Zealand Citizen or Resident

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 4 or equivalent

Applicants must be over 18 years of age

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Hospitality

  • Food Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Senior Chef in professional kitchens

  • Supervisory roles in food production operations