This three-year programme will provide you with the hands on experience to learn specialised and innovative culinary techniques with a competitive edge.
This qualification gives those employed in senior chef positions, a credential that will enhance their employment opportunities in a professional kitchen across the hospitality sector.
Do you want to become a chef and prepare restaurant-quality meals? This one year certificate will get you there as you build on the skills already learned in the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3).
Gain the essential knowledge and skills needed to start a career in restaurants, cafés, catering and fast food operations. You will learn how to cook and prepare food in a commercial kitchen and learn essential cooking skills, methods and food safety.
This free programme is for kaimahi (food workers), ringawera (marae catering) and anyone interested in gaining the knowledge and skills required to cook basic food dishes in the wharekai or in a commercial kitchen.
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