New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
This introductory Level 3 certificate develops basic cookery, teamwork, and food safety skills to work in hospitality settings like cafés, restaurants, and bakeries, preparing a variety of dishes.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 17 weeks
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Culinary Skills Development
Develop basic culinary skills and techniques for safe and efficient work in professional kitchens.
Teamwork and Professionalism
Build confidence and capability to work effectively within kitchen teams to prepare high-quality food.
Food Safety Knowledge
Understand and apply food safety practices required in hospitality and commercial kitchen settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) is a hands-on, 17-week full-time programme delivered on campus in Dunedin. It introduces students to essential culinary skills and techniques used by chefs and cooks in professional kitchens. The curriculum includes teamwork and food safety, with practical experience in preparing breakfast dishes, café meals, restaurant-quality food, bakery items, and sweet treats. The programme prepares students for careers in hospitality and offers pathways to higher cookery qualifications or combined certificates in food and beverage. It features four 15-credit courses focusing on different cookery skill areas and includes an orientation on occupational safety and health risks in commercial kitchens.
Course Content
- Introduction to Cookery Skills 1: Safety and preparing breakfast and light café meals
- Introduction to Cookery Skills 2: Working in a professional kitchen team, preparing restaurant-quality food
- Introduction to Cookery Skills 3: Baking and pastry skills for sweet treats and bakery items
- Introduction to Cookery Skills 4: Cooking classic café dishes such as pies, salads, and cabinet food
What you need to know first
Open entry; no academic entry requirements
International students assessed individually for readiness
English proficiency: NZ University Entrance or Academic IELTS 5.0 with no band below 5.0 or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food Service
Future employment opportunities might be
Cook
Chef
Kitchen assistant
Bakery assistant
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