New Zealand Diploma in Cookery Level 5 – Advanced Cookery
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
International Culinary Studio Limited
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.
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.

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

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

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food Services

Future employment opportunities might be
Senior Chef in professional kitchens
Supervisory roles in food production operations


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