New Zealand Diploma in Cookery Level 5 - Patisserie
Food & Beverage
A course by
International Culinary Studio Limited
Advance your culinary skills with a Level 5 Diploma in Cookery (Patisserie), developing expertise in food preparation, patisserie, resource management, staff training, and menu planning to progress in the hospitality industry.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 34 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Supervise staff training and food production
Ability to manage staff training and supervision in a professional kitchen environment, ensuring quality food production.
Manage resources and food safety
Develop resource management skills and ensure compliance with food safety requirements in catering settings.
Menu planning and costing
Plan and cost menus using research and analysis, considering global influences on eating and drinking.
What You're Signing Up For
This diploma programme is designed to advance learners' skills in culinary practice, particularly in patisserie. Students learn to research, plan, develop, implement, and analyse food products, recipes, and menus, ensuring advanced practice in food preparation, cooking, and presentation. Graduates are equipped for senior chef and supervisory roles, blending practical experience with management and resource skills.
Course Content
- Supervising 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
- Producing desserts, yeast-based bakery, cakes, gateaux, pastries, petit fours, chocolate confectionary, and marzipan modelling
- Advanced food and beverage event
- Advanced applied food project
What you need to know first
Must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident
Must have achieved the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery level 4 or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food & Beverage
Patisserie
Culinary Arts
Future employment opportunities might be
Senior Chef (Patisserie) in a professional kitchen
Supervisor in food production operations