Become a culinary professional and follow in the footsteps of Aotearoa New Zealand's many culinary stars with a Wintec qualification in culinary, cookery or baking.
Our culinary, cookery, and baking programmes will prepare you to work as a cook, chef, or baker in a commercial kitchen. Guided by industry professional tutors, you will learn a variety of skills, such as preparing, cooking, and presenting a broad range of dishes, employing complex preparation, baking, and presentation techniques. You will also develop a deep understanding of sustainable practices to ensure you are current with industry cuisine trends, as well as many other essential skills needed to succeed in the industry.
Windows, our prized student-run training restaurant, is a fully functioning, licensed training restaurant serving paying public guests. Studying hospitality or cookery at Wintec means you will get real-world, hands-on, practical experiences learning in two large commercial kitchens and a production kitchen.
Explore our programmes below and transform your tomorrow at Wintec.
"Here at Wintec, while there is definitely theory, practical knowledge is where the focus is. I get to do what I like the most, which is cool - not just drown myself in theory and books."
Are you looking for a fresh start in 2025? Explore your interests, gain career advice, and get help choosing the right programme for you at Career Choices Day! This event is a great opportunity to receive career guidance and learn about pathway options.
Are you interested in a health and wellbeing career? Study close to home and find out how you can get started in Semester 1 2025 at our Ōtorohanga Campus.
Come and celebrate our talent from the School of Media Arts as they share their mahi from 2024 and perform for their peers, whānau, and the public.
Wintec is part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology Learn More about Wintec Te Pūkenga.
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