Hospitality
Hospitality is a career full of opportunities. You could start out serving coffees, become a chef or restaurant manager and one day even end up running your own business.
This practical introduction to the industry will see you working in NMIT’s state-of-the-art kitchen and restaurant training facility, Rata Room, where you’ll be preparing, cooking and serving some of our region’s finest produce.
You will develop knowledge and skills in various areas of hospitality, including cooking, café service, introductory barista (coffeemaking) and front-of house.
Student Stories
Mikayla Fothergill
Mikayla’s sister encouraged her to try the Trades course at NMIT and Mikayla’s really glad she did. In fact, since starting the Hospitality course Mikayla’s been telling others at her school how good it is and that they should think about doing it themselves.
Jenna Crook
For Jenna, choosing the Trades Hospitality course was an easy decision. “I’ve always loved baking and cooking. My parents have a café and I wanted to learn more about what they do so I can help out more.” Jenna says that she is learning a lot of new skills and that makes her more confident overall.
Find out more about what you will learn in the programme
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Demonstrate safe food practices and methods in a commercial kitchen environment.
- Safely use and maintain knives.
- Prepare a range of food items and present a range of dishes for service.
- Prepare espresso beverages under supervision.
- Prepare and present a range of hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks.
- Provide table service in a café.
Note: Some unit standards may change. Final information on the standards specific to your course will be available prior to starting your programme.
Key Details
9am to 2.30pm Fridays
NMIT Nelson
Training Pathways
- Industry Employment/Apprenticeships and ITO Training
- Tertiary Pre-Employment Training at NMIT in Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage Service
- NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3)
- NZ Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
- UNIVERSITY STUDIES:
- Food Nutrition
- Food Technology
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities:
- Chef or Cook
- Baker
- Cruise Ships or Oil Rigs
- Caterer
- Hospitals
- Function Centres
- Pastry Chef
- Restaurants
- Rest Homes/Hospitals
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Kitchen Assistant
- Short Order Cook
- Cafés, Bars and Hotels
- Food Development
- Restaurant Manager
- Super Yachts
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