Background
Located in the heart of Auckland's busy metropolis, Cornell Institute of Business and Technology, in consultation with leaders of the hospitality industry, the Hospitality Standards Institute of New Zealand and top chefs from throughout the country, has developed an innovative and exciting course in Professional. Cookery that addresses the varied demands of local businesses and international markets. A qualification in Professional Cookery opens up an exciting global career pathway that leads to senior positions in hotels, cruise ships, super yachts, catering, local cafes or restaurants.
Stephen's letter of welcome
As the programme manager for the Cornell Institute of Business and Technology's Professional School of Cookery, I welcome you to New Zealand's newest Professional Chefs Training Establishment.
After working in Professional Cookery, in restaurants and hotels over a 15 year period in New Zealand, Switzerland and Australia then teaching Professional Cookery for the past 15 years in Australia and New Zealand, I have had a long desire to work with true professionals to put together a course that addresses the requirements of both national and international markets.
To this extent I have consulted with many leading chefs and industry regulators to put together a course for the nation's newest Professional Cookery training institute.
I believe that we at The Cornell Institute of Business and Technology have put together a course in Professional Cookery that will captivate and address the demands of the hospitality industry in New Zealand and throughout the world.
Because of the ever increasing demand for professional chefs in cafes, restaurants, hotels, cruise ships and super yachts, Cornell Institute of Business and Technology has created a course that will both take your education to another level and provide an opportunity to enhance your lifestyle.
To make your time with us exciting and fulfilling, but most of all professional, we have structured the course to international standards, incorporating the basic skills that lead through to classical cuisine while not forgetting the new innovations from the Pacific Rim. You will learn in the best possible instructional environment using only the finest of food and equipment as well as instruction from a highly trained and enthusiastic tutorial staff.
The aim
Cornell Institute of Business and Technology has recognized New Zealand's need for highly trained and competent chefs. To cater for the demands of the fast growing hospitality market, Cornell has designed a course in Professional Cookery that addresses clear market needs and provides future career opportunities for tomorrows' chefs. By enrolling in Cornell's Professional Cookery course you are on a trade and educational pathway that opens up a range of employment possibilities.
The comprehensive skills you will acquire from the course will ensure you can respond competently and efficiently to the demands of the modern kitchen. Through Cornell's course in Professional Cookery you will be qualified to accept the challenges and wider opportunities of the national and international hospitality industry.