If you're working in a commercial kitchen or an employer wanting to develop your staff, this is the programme for you. “Earn while you learn” and turn your experience into a qualification and become a qualified chef. Develop your skills from the basics to advanced techniques guided by our professional chef tutors in a hands-on purpose-built environment.

 

What you will learn

The WelTec Managed Traineeship leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 4 and is specifically designed for trainee chefs already working in professional kitchens.

 

The two year, block release programme supports trainees to work towards becoming a qualified chef whilst continuing to be employed in the industry.

 

You will learn through practical tutorials and workshops and be assessed in a purpose-built environment alongside other trainee chefs. Access to our online learning system and regular onsite visits will provide additional support to both the trainee and the employer throughout the process.

• Cooking methods and their applications
• Cold larder techniques 
• Food safety, Health and safety 
• Standard operating policies and procedures for commercial kitchens
• Preparation, cooking and presentation of fish dishes
• Farinaceous and vegetable dishes
• Preparation, cooking and presentation of meat and poultry dishes
• Patisserie techniques to produce and present desserts 
• Techniques to produce dough and pastry products

 

Entry requirements

Candidates must be employed for a minimum of 24 hours per week in a WelTec approved hospitality business in an appropriate position (e.g.: Kitchen Assistant, Commis Chef, Junior Chef or similar role).