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The Culinary Arts are all about the preparation and presentation of food, making it one of the most exciting and fast-paced industries in the world. If you have a passion for tastes and creating artistic, edible masterpieces, then a career in this industry is perfect for you.

A qualification in the Culinary Arts can lead to careers as a Chef, Head Cook, Restaurant Manager or Pastry Chef. Discover the range of culinary arts courses available, and find one that suits you.

The Culinary Arts are all about the preparation and presentation of food, making it one of the most exciting and fast-paced industries in the world. If you have a passion for tastes and creating artistic, edible masterpieces, then a career in this industry is perfect for you.

A qualification in the Culinary Arts can lead to careers as a Chef, Head Cook, Restaurant Manager or Pastry Chef. Discover the range of culinary arts courses available, and find one that suits you.

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City & Guilds (UK) Food Preparation and Cooking (Patisserie) Course

Do you already have the knowledge of the basic principles of kitchen work? Would you like to specialise in Patisserie? Can you demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to work and study to further your career as a Qualified Patisserie Chef? This programme...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Chef
International Culinary Studio - Course

City & Guilds (UK) Food Preparation and Culinary Arts Course

We are excited to welcome you to our cutting-edge online course in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts programme. Our City & Guilds (UK) courses are Internationally recognized qualifications which will enable you to work all over the world. You will...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Commis Chef
International Culinary Studio - Course

Café Chef Course

Designed with the global trend of Café culture in mind – particularly in New Zealand and Australia, this course will give you all of the tools you need to thrive in the vibrant Café scene. One of the hottest global culinary trends continues to surge in...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Chef
International Culinary Studio - Course

Catering and Cooking Certificate

Become a caterer and learn essential cooking skills. This course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals and master chefs. It also allows you to enter a profession which wi...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Chef
International Career Institute - Course

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)

This course is available to New Zealand Citizens and New Zealand Residents only This programme will enable students to learn in-depth culinary techniques in areas that include cold food presentation, hot desserts and pastry dishes. As well as prepare t...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Chef
International Culinary Studio - Course

New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)

This course is available to New Zealand Citizens and New Zealand Residents only This programme will provide sound preparation for higher level positions within the culinary field. Industry hours in a commercial kitchen will assist students in gaining t...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Chef
International Culinary Studio - Course

City & Guilds (UK) Advanced Food Preparation & Cookery Supervision Course

We are excited to welcome you to our cutting-edge online City & Guilds (UK) Advanced Food Preparation & Cookery Supervision Course. The City & Guilds (UK) Advanced course is an Internationally recognized qualification which will enable you...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Chef
International Culinary Studio - Course

National Certificate in Hospitality Cookery (Level 2) – TEC Youth Guarantee

This course is only available to study in-class in Auckland AHCTS Youth Guarantees hospitality course is designed as a career awareness course with a National Qualifications. The programme is full time for 26 week and caters for 16 – 19 year olds with...

Study Method In-class
Location Auckland
Job Outcomes Chef +1
Auckland Hotel and Chefs Training School - Course

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)

This course is only available to study in-class in Auckland The skills offered on this chef course will be beneficial to advancing the candidates’ career in hospitality. Specifically, they will be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of fo...

Study Method In-class
Location Auckland
Job Outcomes Chef
Auckland Hotel and Chefs Training School - Course

New Zealand Diploma in Cookery Advanced (Level 5)

This course is only available to study in-class in Auckland The New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) is intended for people with prior cooking experience to acquire advanced knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a senior chef in the...

Study Method In-class
Location Auckland
Job Outcomes Chef
Auckland Hotel and Chefs Training School - Course

About Culinary Arts

Job Outlook

Most Chefs tend to be on an hourly rate, with salaries being heavily dependent on experience. The average salary for a Chef according to the New Zealand Occupation Outlook is $44,500. Employment for the Culinary Arts is high, with a projected growth of 3.7% per year, due to a shortage of Chefs in New Zealand who are qualified because of increasing numbers seeking employment overseas.

Courses Available

Certificate 

A Certificate in Food Preparation or Culinary Arts includes all relevant information on nutrition, food preparation, cooking and the use of technology in different elements of cookery. All of these are online culinary arts courses, with the content typically delivered via webinars and videos. In addition to this, a lot of culinary arts courses have home- study and a practical component. Practical industry placement is normally optional, however required to gain International Qualification.

Diploma

A Diploma in Culinary Arts provide a more practical knowledge of the preparation and presentation of food and is especially suited to those who already have a sound understanding of the industry and its practices. It also covers health and safety in the workplace and the correct handling of food.

A Diploma in Baking or Patisserie is also an alternative for those who wants to specialise in the creation of delicious pastries, cakes, and desserts. From cooking methods, preparation and creative presentation, this course covers everything you need to progress as a specialised Pastry Chef.

These culinary arts courses can take up to a year to complete, and each contains home study as well as practical industry placement to ensure you know not only the relevant theory but can also practice your abilities in hands- on environment.

Advanced Diploma 

If you are a qualified, experienced Chef, and want to expand your knowledge, then consider an Advanced Diploma in Cookery Supervision. This advanced course can give you a comprehensive knowledge of how to supervise staff in a kitchen environment, food production monitoring and menu planning.

Bachelor Degree 

If you’re seriously passionate about pursuing a career in professional cookery, or even have the dream of one day opening a world- renowned restaurant, then take part in a Bachelor of Culinary Arts. An advanced Degree in Culinary Arts will provide you with everything you need to turn this passion into a successful career, and helping you hone your food talents. This applied course will take up to three years to complete, and also has practical training application in a Culinary school to ensure you have all the mentoring you need to succeed.

Career Outcomes

  • Kitchen Aid
  • Chef
  • Bartender
  • Cafe/ Restaurant Manager