Course details
This nationally designed chef training course provides students with the key skills, knowledge & competencies required to work in the culinary arts sector.
Graduates from this programme can be found working in locations all over the world and have led culinary teams in establishments ranging from Michelin star restaurants to global catering companies.
This programme will help students to develop specialised culinary skills through the acquisition of artistic and technological competencies, within a realistic working environment.
Programme Modules
This course covers a number of essential modules including:
- Culinary Skills
- Culinary Operations
- Pastry
- Learning to Learn
- Food Safety and Culinary Science
- Information Technology
- Restaurant Service
- Nutrition
- Global Cuisine
- Essentials of Business
- Gastronomy
- Work-Based Learning
- Buffet Presentation
- Classical and Contemporary Cuisine
- Applied Culinary Science
Career Opportunities
Graduates gain employment at Commis Chef, Chef de Partie and Sous Chef levels and, with relevant experience, may become Head Chef of small and medium sized kitchens.
Follow-on Studies:
Graduates may progress to the final year of the Bachelor of Businesss in Culinary Arts Management programme or, if employed in a professional kitchen, may apply to the level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts programme.
Essential Information:
Work Placement
At the end of year one, there is a 12 week mandatory work placement in an Irish hotel or other approved property, organised by the LINKS office in conjunction with the student.
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Galway-Mayo IT - Castlebar
The Mayo Campus is located next to Mayo General Hospital, less than ten minutes walk from Castlebar Town.
It opened its doors to students in 1994, in the west wing of the Hospital. The entire building has been sensitively restored to retain as much as possible of the original architecture, while providing the modern facilities and services required for students and staff.
The Mayo Campus specialises in nursing and outdoor education, as well as offering courses in business, technology, health sciences and more.
In 2011, it became the first Institute of Technology campus in Ireland to be awarded Green Campus status.
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