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GLUTEN FREE TRAINING

Our Expertise

As the gluten free experts, we can share our knowledge with you so you can carry out your best practice.

CNZ is the go-to organization for gluten free training. As the gluten free experts, we can share our knowledge with you so you can carry out your best practice.

Focused on preparing and delivering Coeliac-safe choices, our training course is available online for your convenience and is designed to educate catering professionals working in the private, health and education sectors.

The course is relevant for both kitchen and front of house catering staff that are preparing or serving meals for customers requiring gluten free options. Please refer to our simple steps guide for some key points and ideas about handling gluten free food.

ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME

Advantages of the course:
  • Can be completed on any device via internet
  • Can be completed all in one go or in bite sized chunks
  • Takes between 60-90 minutes to complete
You will:
  • Be awarded a professional certificate upon completion
  • Add a qualification to your CV

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

You will learn
  • What coeliac disease is
  • What people with coeliac disease need
  • Why you should serve gluten free food
  • The law on gluten free
  • How to manage gluten free food & the basic principles of catering such as:
    • Choosing and using the right ingredients
    • Safe storage
    • Preparing and cooking of gluten free food
    • Cleaning & hygiene
    • Cross-contamination
    • Communicating with your staff/colleagues
    • Communicating with customers
    • Labelling & menu design

BECOME A MEMBER

  • Get advice, support, recipes and more throughout your coeliac journey
  • Become part of a lively and supportive community
  • Receive updates from medical professionals, manufacturers, and researchers
  • Gain access to our member only resources, support groups, kids’ clubs, special offers, and the Coeliac Link magazine
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COURSE COSTS & REGISTRATION

The Online Training Course costs $55 + GST per person. On receipt of payment you will be emailed a link and password to log in to the training course. Then it’s over to you – Good Luck!

GLUTEN FREE ACCREDITED BUSINESS

You can even register multiple staff! Contact us today to discuss registration at dop@coeliac.org.nz or 09 414 7467

Register now to get accredited with our Dining Out Programme.

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About Coeliac New Zealand

Your partner in
healthy living

Coeliac New Zealand is available throughout your journey. As part of our community, you’ll get support, advice, and assistance. We work with health professionals, manufacturers, and researchers to raise awareness of coeliac disease in NZ.

Together, we can reach a day when every person with coeliac disease gets diagnosed quickly, lives a healthy life, and has the prospect of a cure.

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