Certificate in Cookery & Bakery, Foundation Level 3

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Learn the foundation skills required to begin your culinary journey as a baker or chef and gain confidence working in a professional kitchen.

NZ$5,118

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NZQA Level 3 Certification

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

New Zealand School of Food and Wine, Auckland

It will take a total of 18 weeks

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Develop foundational culinary skills

Gain essential knife, cooking, and baking techniques in line with professional standards.

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Prepare a range of classic dishes

Execute classic French and international dishes, encompassing soups, pastries, meats, and seafood.

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Understand food safety and health requirements

Learn and apply standard food safety procedures and health and safety regulations in commercial kitchens.

What You're Signing Up For

This Foundation Certificate in Cookery & Bakery (Level 3) is designed for those wanting to start a career as a chef or baker. Students develop key skills across knife work, baking, classic French culinary preparation, food safety, and commercial kitchen operations. The program is NZQA approved and leads directly into advanced culinary study.

Course Content

  • Knife skills, vegetables, stocks & sauces
  • Eggs, baking & pastry
  • Meats, sauces & garnishes
  • Fish & seafood preparation
  • Food safety and employment law in kitchens
  • Classic dishes preparation (e.g. French onion soup, eggs benedict, boeuf bourguignon, roast meats, pastries, bread, desserts)
  • Introduction to working in a team environment
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Hospitality

  • Food & Beverage

  • Tourism

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Junior Chef in cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, resorts, and hotels

  • Assistant baker