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NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) – Cookery strand
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Do you have a flair for food?

The NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Cookery strand includes global cuisine, modern cooking techniques, menu planning, costing and charcuterie.

Do you want to become a Professional Chef? With the NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Cookery strand you will step up to an advanced level of Cookery, which includes modern techniques and methods with diverse projects in global and local cuisines.

The NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Cookery strand programme opens up advanced employment opportunities in top-tier restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens, including roles in specialized cuisine and leadership positions within the culinary industry.

NOTE: You will be required to cook with and consume all types of meat. If you are vegetarian, or have a specialised diet, please talk to us before applying.

Outline

Gain a professional cookery qualification in the hospitality industry.

You will be able to operate with some supervisory and management responsibilities in kitchen environments locally, nationally and internationally.

The pathway for cookery and professional chef training at EIT is a full-time two year journey which offers you stimulating studies and provides the opportunity to begin a career in the hospitality industry.

The pathway consists of two programmes at different levels that build upon one another:

  • First Year: NZ Certificate in Cookery [Level 4]
  • Second Year: NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Cookery strand and/or Pâtisserie strand

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff.

Career Opportunities

The NZ Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) [Level 5] – Cookery strand programme opens up advanced employment opportunities in top-tier restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens, including roles in specialized cuisine and leadership positions within the culinary industry.

Possible employment opportunities include:

  • Chef de Cuisine in smaller businesses
  • Assistant management in commercial caterers
  • Self-employment
  • Sous Chef in larger business

Academic Learning Services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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Hawke’s Bay Campus

About the provider

The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.

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