Certificate in Cookery, Advanced Level 4
Develop advanced cookery and kitchen management skills in this 36-week NZQA Level 4 Certificate course, preparing you for a career as a junior chef in cafés, restaurants, and hotels.
NZ$10,250
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced cookery skills for a range of classic and contemporary dishes
Prepare and present sophisticated dishes using meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, grains, and more, building speed, accuracy and consistency.
Master kitchen management techniques
About This Course
The Certificate in Cookery, Advanced Level 4 builds upon foundational cookery knowledge to develop specialist skills and greater confidence. Delivered over 36 weeks full time, the programme covers classic and contemporary dishes, kitchen management, menu costing and design, food safety, and introduces wine and spirits in cookery. The course includes hands-on training across meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, menu planning, and employment law, with 60–80 hours of work placement in leading Auckland hospitality venues. Graduates are equipped for entry-level chef roles and further study in professional cookery or wine knowledge.
Course Content
- Meats, Poultry & Classic Sauces (classic and contemporary dishes such as Chicken Kiev, Rack of Lamb, Duck Confit, Beef Wellington)
- Larder, Vegetables & Grains (vegetables, salads, eggs, starches, grains, patés & terrines)
- Seafood & Pasta (dishes like paella, prawn laksa, salmon, tarakihi)
- Wine & Spirits in Food (food and wine matching, introduction to wine, Certificate in New Zealand Wine Micro-credential)
- Menu Design, Costing & Nutrition (commercial kitchen setup, menu planning, food costing, balanced menus)
- Food Safety & Employment (food safety, health and safety, employment law, teamwork)
- Work Placement (60–80 hours in Auckland cafés and restaurants)
Entry Requirements
Certificate in Cookery & Bakery, Foundation Level 3 (18 weeks)
Build towards these roles
Junior chef in cafés and restaurantsCatering rolesWork in bars, clubs, resorts, and hotels
Build skills in these industries
HospitalityFood & Beverage
