New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
Food & Beverage
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Gain practical skills in food preparation and cookery with the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) and prepare for a career as a chef in a commercial kitchen environment.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop practical cookery skills
Gain hands-on experience in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of a wide variety of dishes using different methods and techniques.
Apply food safety and compliance knowledge
Understand and implement food safety, health and safety, and standard operating procedures within a commercial kitchen context.
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) at Whitireia and WelTec is a one-year, hands-on programme designed for those looking to start or advance their career as a chef. The course covers essential cookery methods, complex dishes, larder and catering operations, food safety, and compliance in commercial kitchens. It is delivered full-time on campus with an alternative Managed Traineeship pathway for those already working in the industry. Graduates will be ready for entry-level positions in various hospitality settings, with opportunities for progression as experience is gained.
Course Content
- Cooking methods and their applications
- Cold larder techniques
- Food safety, Health and safety
- Standard operating policies and procedures for commercial kitchens
- Preparation, cooking and presentation of fish dishes
- Farinaceous and vegetable dishes
- Preparation, cooking and presentation of meat and poultry dishes
- Patisserie techniques to produce and present desserts
- Techniques to produce dough and pastry products
Entry Requirements
60 credits at NCEA Level 1 including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits, or equivalent (for applicants under 20 years old)
Build towards these roles
Trainee / Commis ChefDemi Chef de PartieChef De PartieSous ChefHead chefExecutive Chef
Build skills in these industries
HospitalityFood Service
