Higher Certificate In Culinary Arts - Professional Chef Programme in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Ireland

Higher Certificate In Culinary Arts - Professional Chef Programme in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

The Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts-Professional Chef Program provides students with the key skills, knowledge and competencies required to work as chefs in a professional kitchen.

Alumni from the programme are employed in a variety of establishments in the hospitality and food sector, from restaurants, to hotels and industrial catering, in Ireland, Europe and worldwide.

Galway International Hotel School’s industry links will allow you to get essential insights into the culinary sector and will enable you to establish connections and contacts that may influence your career.

This programme will provide the learners with both theoretical knowledge and specialised culinary skills, developed through the acquisition of creative and technical competencies, all within a realistic learning environment.

The education and skills you will develop will be directly linked to best practice with a focus on provenance, seasonality and sustainability.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can be employed as Commis-Chef, Chef de Partie and Sous-Chef and, with relevant experience, may become Head Chef of restaurant and hotel kitchens.

Follow-on Studies: 

Graduates may also continue their studies and progress into Year 3 of the BA in Culinary and Gastronomic Sciences (L7) or to the BB in Food Innovation and Enterprise (L7).

Upon successful completion of that year they can continue to the final year of BA (Hons) in Culinary and Gastronomic Sciences or the BB (Hons) in Food Innovation and Enterprise

Work Placement

This programme offers an introductory work experience (12 weeks) between Year 1 and Year 2.