New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) (Queenstown)

Southern Institute of Technology

Following on from the NZ Certificate in Cookery (Level 3), this Level 4 programme allows the enhancement and further development of students' culinary skills. SIT's classrooms are well equipped and the tutors are very passionate about their craft. Students cook at four separate "pop up restaurants" on campus throughout the year. This training will help develop the flair and creativity in the culinary arts deemed necessary to gain employment in this exciting and dynamic industry. On completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4), graduates will have the knowledge and skills to: Apply cookery skills to prepare, cook and present a range of cold larder dishes, hot kitchen dishes, and patisserie and desserts, employing complex preparation and presentation techniques, Monitor and maintain health and safety, food safety, and security practices, to ensure own safety and minimise potential hazards for customers, Monitor and maintain interactions between colleagues, managers, and customers and Monitor and maintain the application of standard operating policies and procedures to work roles in a commercial kitchen. This course aims to provide competent, professional employees for the hospitality sector who are able to work as chefs in intermediate positions producing complex dishes in a commercial kitchen.