Wine Appreciation

“It takes a special kind of person to love a career in cooking. There’s nothing better than a full-on service that’s going well, and part of the appeal is knowing that it can fall over at any time.”

Watching the students 'grow' over the year is amazing. I love it and couldn't think of many other places I'd rather be.

Hospitality tutor Shane Paraone loves seeing students light up. “They respond to what you’re doing and are really pleased with themselves when they achieve.”

I am a fully qualified chef, having trained at Waikato Polytechnic.

I am a chef tutor teaching Level 3 cookery and have been with NorthTec for a few years now.

I love introducing the students to their first foray into the professional kitchen - 'set them up for success'

I am currently working with motivated tutors to support them to realise better ways to engage our students and give our students great employment opportunities after gaining their qualifications.

I enjoy seeing the change in students during the course from being really shy and watching students grow into confident people

With 25 years experience as a chef, Noel loves getting students passionate about cooking.