New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced)

Hospo, Food & Tourism

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Master advanced culinary techniques and kitchen management with the New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5), designed to boost your career in professional kitchens.

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NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Invercargill, Invercargill

It will take a total of 1 year

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Master advanced larder production techniques

Plan and produce a broad range of larder dishes using advanced preparation, cookery, and presentation skills.

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Advance skills in meat, poultry, and fish cookery

Plan and produce a variety of meat, poultry, and fish dishes employing industry-standard advanced methods.

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Design and implement commercial menus

Develop advanced dishes and menus suitable for implementation in commercial hospitality environments.

What You're Signing Up For

This one-year full-time diploma equips students with advanced culinary skills, kitchen management, menu design, and operational knowledge to succeed in senior kitchen roles. The programme covers larder production, food preparation, menu development, kitchen supervision, and operational compliance in a commercial hospitality environment. Graduates are well-prepared for positions in various hospitality establishments and can progress to further study in culinary arts and hospitality management.

Course Content

  • Larder Production
  • Advanced food preparation (meat, poultry, fish)
  • Menu Design and Delivery
  • Culinary Operations Supervision
  • Culinary Operations Management
  • Management of operating procedures and compliance
  • Purchasing and stores management

What you need to know first

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)

National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) (Level 4)

or an equivalent programme of study

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Hospitality

  • Food Services

  • Tourism

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Senior chef roles in commercial kitchens

  • Employment in fine dining and catering

  • Specialist and commercial hospitality positions