Chef Training
Naoko Hibino has already made her mark in the cooking industry having been recognised for excellence by the City & guilds of London Institute.
CPIT's programmes of study in Chef Training are:
Diploma in Professional Cookery
Level: 5 - This one year programme builds on the levels of skill previously developed through training and work experience. The programme covers a broad range of advanced cookery knowledge and skills required for progression as a chef in the hospitality industry. The programme incorporates the National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) Level 4 and the City and Guilds International Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts). The programme is designed to apply advanced cookery skills and allied administrative and kitchen management skills in an applied environment.
Certificate in Cookery for the Hospitality Industry
Level: 3 - This one year programme covers a broad range of cookery knowledge and skills required for employment as a chef in the hospitality industry. The programme incorporates the Natlonal Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and the City and Guilds International Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking. The programme is designed to apply cookery and allied theoretical knowledge in a predominantly practically focused environment. Core cookery skills are integrated with food hygiene, kitchen calculations, recipe interpretation and essential restaurant service skills.
Why should I study Chef Training at CPIT?
- The School of Food & Hospitality at CPIT offers first class chef training facilities including five kitchens and a commercial restaurant.
- CPIT is accredited to offer the City & Guilds International certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas.
- CPIT's chef training certificates are linked into national qualifications enabling
our students to gain multiple qualifications upon completion of their studies at CPIT. - A career in professional cookery offers exciting and challenging job prospects in New Zealand and abroad. CPIT has an excellent employment success rate and our graduates can be found in the kitchens of top restaurants and hotels around the world.
What are my career options upon completing my chef training at CPIT?
Graduates of the chef training programmes at CPIT can choose to either continue their studies in the culinary arts and/or Hospitality Management or seek employment in any of the following
roles:
- Chef de Partie in a hotel
- Café chef
- Caterer in an out catering business
- Restaurant chef
With additional experience and training, graduates can expect
to progress their careers into roles such as:
- Sous chef
- Executive chef - hotels
- Head chef - restaurants
- Manager of out catering business
- Manager of production kitchen
- Tutor in chef training
What will I study?
Students in the chef training programmes at CPIT will gain a broad range of food knowledge from sourcing and costing food, preparing and cooking food to food safety. Below is a sample of
subjects studied:
- Introduction to Cookery
- Stocks, Soups & Sauces
- Nutrition
- Fish & Shellfish
- Meat & Poultry
- Fruit, vegetables & potatoes
- Budgeting & costing
- Food safety
- Introduction to computing and the Internet
- Menu planning
- Wine & Food Matching
For more detailed information on the courses offered in the Certificate in Professional Cookery, view the list of course options for this qualification.
Where will I study?
CPIT's School of Food and Hospitality is located at the main CPIT campus in Madras St. In addition to the excellent chef training facilities offered on site, students also have access to an extensive range of campus facilities including:
- 24 hour computer access with Internet and email for current students
- CPIT's well-resourced library
- Learning Services
- Two cafés
- A health centre offering nursing, medical and counselling services
- A recreation centre
- The Christchurch Polytechnic Students Association (CPSA)
Want to find out more?
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