Introduction to Cookery

** Some Course Details May Change **
As part of our move into Te Pūkenga we’re excited to be part of a large-scale review of courses. This is ongoing, and means that some course details including fees, and entry requirements may change. In the meantime please go ahead and apply as normal and we are always available to answer any questions you might have.

If you enjoy cooking and want a career doing something you love, this practical cooking course is a great place to start. You’ll learn everything you need to work in a commercial kitchen from basic cooking skills to food safety and teamwork. 
 
In terms of cooking, you'll learn how to prepare a range of dishes suitable for cafés, restaurants, bakeries and more. Graduate and continue on to study Culinary Arts (Level 4), or choose the Certificate in Food and Beverage (Level 3) to gain all-round hospitality skills.

You'll learn to:

• prepare, cook and present a range of dishes using equipment, products and produce commonly used in the New Zealand hospitality industry, and
• follow standard operating procedures, deal with common problems in a commercial kitchen, and effectively communicate with colleagues, managers and customers.

Topics include health and safety regulations, food safety requirements and security practices to help ensure personal safety and minimise potential hazards for customers.

Institutes of technology have a long standing tradition of producing work ready, top quality chefs - this is the place employers come to fill their kitchen vacancies.

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

• New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)