About the course

Strong basic culinary skills are the foundation that cooks and chefs build their professional reputation on.Learn essential food preparation and cookery techniques and gain valuable commercial and kitchen experience in our training restaurant. In this entry-level programme, you will learn about health and safety, food safety, and how to interact with customers. This programme provides a great pathway into our Level 4 qualification.

　　During this hands-on programme, food preparation and cookery techniques are central to your learning, and you will gain valuable instruction from highly-skilled teachers. Develop your theoretical knowledge with topics such as food safety, health, and safety legislation, and catering for specific dietary requirements, and benefit from gaining commercial and kitchen experience in our training restaurant. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Fees: NZ$12,500

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Dunedin

　　

How to apply

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Otago Polytechnic. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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