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Commis Chef Apprenticeship

About This Course

The Commis Chef Apprenticeship is a formal structured two year education and training programme, incorporating periods of off the job training and skills development in College and work based knowledge and skills development on the job skills in an approved industry kitchen.

Course Content

Year 1, Semester 1

Health & Safety
Culinary Skills & Standards
Larder
Classical Cuisine
Basic Pastry Techniques
Applied Nutrition for Menu Planning

Year 1 Semester 2

Computer Essentials
Scientific Principles & Culinary Technologies
Food and Beverage Service
International Cookery
Product Development and Innovation

Year 2 Semester 1

Food Safety
Volume Food Production
Global Cuisine
Interpersonal Skills
History and Development of Gastronomy
Buffet Skills

Year 2 Semester 2

Applied Nutrition for Menu Design
Creative Pastry Techniques
Business Practices for Hospitality
Culinary Entrepreneurship
Culinary Event

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Entry Requirements

Minimum aged at which employment of an apprentice may commence is 16 years.

1) A level 4 Major Award on the QQI National Framework of Qualification

2) A level 3 Certificate on the European Qualifications Framework with passes in a minimum of 5 subjects

3) Have a minimum of three years trade related experience, assessment of trade related experience is carried out by the Programme Manager in the ETB.

In addition to the above a pass in maths at Level 3 on the National Framework of Qualifications or Level 2 on the European Framework of qualification is also required.

Non-native English speakers require proof of having a B2 level of proficiency in English language.

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