Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Peddle
PrerequisitesOpen Entry - 10FTC preferred
The New Zealand Certificate in Cookery – Level 1 is the perfect introduction to all the essentials and know-how you need to start cooking as a professional.
Hospitality Skills will give you a solid understanding of
what it takes to be successful in this exciting industry.
There is a practical focus on food handling along with workplace health and safety.
You will learn the versatile skills to enable you to work in the industry or to move onto further training.
HOC1 Prepare and present hot finger food
HOC1 Prepare and present hot finger food
US 19770 Prepare and present egg and cheese dishes - Nasi Goreng
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HOC1 class buffet
Click the links below to see examples of the Hospitality related courses offered by institutes we partner with here in NZ.
https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/study/subject/culinary-arts%2C-food-and-beverage
Day in the Life at Toi Ohomai | Culinary Arts
https://www.qrc.ac.nz/student-life/tai-tokerau/
https://www.qrc.ac.nz/student-life/queenstown/
Term 1
The following units will be delivered during this term
Introduction to food safety and hygiene in the kitchen.
US 21058 Identify career pathways in the hospitality industry
US 13285 Demonstrate knowledge of knife care, use, storage, and carrying for the hospitality industry
Term 2
The following units will be delivered during this term
US 15900 Prepare and present meat in the hospitality industry
US 15901 Prepare and present fruit and vegetables in the hospitality industry
US 19770 Prepare and present egg and cheese dishes in the hospitality industry
Term 3
The following units will be delivered during this term
US 15919 Prepare and present hot finger food
US 15921 Prepare and cook a cake, a sponge and a batch of scones in the hospitality industry
Term 4
The following unit will be delivered during this term to complete the year
US 15986 Demonstrate knowledge of frying and grilling as cookery methods in the commercial catering industry
Hospitality: Chef, Baker, Bar Manager, Bartender, Front of House, Caterer, Cafe Manager, Tourism, Hotel/Motel Receptionist, Barista, Accommodation Manager, Catering Manager, Event Manager, Hotel Manager, Restaurant Manager, Chef, Waitress, Waiter, Tour Guide, Retail Manager, Receptionist, Cafe Worker, Kitchenhand, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Food Technology, Food Science, New product design, Food Engineering, Public health, Quality Assurance, Food Critic, Food Stylist, Cake Decorator, Product Promotion, Hospitality, Bar Tender, Housekeeper, Hotel/ Motel Receptionist, Food marketing, Barista., Nutritionalist
Baker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Flight Attendant, Chef, Travel Agent/Adviser
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$150
Hospitality: Chef, Baker, Bar Manager, Bartender, Front of House, Caterer, Cafe Manager, Tourism, Hotel/Motel Receptionist, Barista, Accommodation Manager, Catering Manager, Event Manager, Hotel Manager, Restaurant Manager, Chef, Waitress, Waiter, Tour Guide, Retail Manager, Receptionist, Cafe Worker, Kitchenhand, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Food Technology, Food Science, New product design, Food Engineering, Public health, Quality Assurance, Food Critic, Food Stylist, Cake Decorator, Product Promotion, Hospitality, Bar Tender, Housekeeper, Hotel/ Motel Receptionist, Food marketing, Barista., Nutritionalist