New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 4
Food & Beverage
A course by
International Culinary Studio Limited
Gain the foundational and technical knowledge to become a chef with the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 4. This full-time, 36-week programme covers food safety, kitchen procedures, nutrition, planning, and practical cookery skills for employment in the culinary industry.
NZ$5,379
inc GST
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NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)
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NZ$5,379
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Build culinary and kitchen operations competence
Develop foundational practical skills and technical knowledge needed to work as a chef in commercial kitchens.
Ensure food safety and kitchen hygiene
Apply industry standards for food safety and safe kitchen operations.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme is designed to give you all of the foundation skills, plus the technical knowledge essential to enter the culinary arena as a chef. You will study food safety, kitchen procedures, nutrition, sustainability, menu planning, and health-conscious catering. The course includes comprehensive, practical modules and an industry work requirement to ensure you graduate workforce ready.
Course Content
- Food Safety in Catering
- Introduction to the Hospitality & Catering Industry
- Safety at Work
- Basic Kitchen Procedures
- Prepare Food for Cold Presentation
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Sustainability
- Healthy Foods & Special Diets
- Catering Operations, Costs and Menu Planning
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Stocks, Soups & Sauces
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Vegetables, Fruits & Pulses
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Rice, Grain, Farinaceous Products & Egg Dishes
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Hot and Cold Desserts & Puddings
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Fish & Shellfish
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Bakery Products
- Prepare, Cook and Finish Meat, Poultry and Offal
- Minimum of 120 hours industry practical in a commercial kitchen
What you need to know first
Minimum age 17 years
Find these employment opportunities
Entry-level chef in commercial kitchensKitchen assistantCulinary worker in hospitality sector
