QQI LEVEL 5 COURSES
No CAO points requirement!
Applications Open for September 2023
Professional Cookery
This course allows learners to develop practical culinary skills with an understanding of nutrition, food science and food hygiene. The course includes active menu planning and food service in our restaurant. Students also have the opportunity to obtain a primary certificate in food hygiene accredited by the Environmental Health Officers Association (E.H.O.A).
Course Hours: | 4 days in college a week and one day in work experience |
Course Code: | 5M2088 |
Entry requirements: | 1. Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. 2. All applicants will be required to attend an interview 3. An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview |
Course Duration: | 1 year |
Commencement Date: | September 2023 |
Course Co-Ordinator: | Ms. Jenny Fitzgerald |
Contact information: | info@kinsalecollege.ie |

About The Course
This course allows learners to develop practical culinary skills with an understanding of nutrition, food science and food hygiene. The course includes active menu planning and food service in our restaurant. Students also have the opportunity to obtain a primary certificate in food hygiene accredited by the Environmental Health Officers Association (E.H.O.A).
As Kinsale is the ‘Gourmet Capital of Ireland’ this course is well situated to obtain the best work experience placements. The Good Food Circle in Kinsale is committed to providing a rich source of varied work experience for the students of this programme. The Course benefits from an on-site kitchen garden producing organic fruit and vegetables.
The College also boasts a restaurant for the exclusive purpose of training students. During the year students have the chance to participate in the successful Kinsale Gourmet Festival; students enjoy guest speakers and demonstration, field trips to various businesses and participate in the Kinsale Food Market. Graduates from this course can readily access the labour market or advance to further studies both nationally and internationally.
Module Info & Codes
Culinary Techniques: 5N0630
Meal Service: 5N0635
Pastry, Baking & Desserts: 5N2084
Menu & Applied Nutrition: 5N2085
Food Science & Technology: 5N0730
Word Processing: 5N1358
Personal Effectiveness: 5N1390
Work Practice: 5N1433
International Cuisine: 5N0632
How to Apply & Application Deadline
Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from January 2023 for all courses commencing in September 2023.
Interviews will be held for all courses later in the year generally in May/June. To apply, simply download an application form and forward to the College
Professional Cookery Course Coordinator - Jenny Fitzgerald
Career Opportunities
1
Our Career Network
Students can go on to enjoy careers in the hotel and catering industry, in restaurants, cafés and hotel kitchens.
2
Further Studies
Opportunities
• Culinary Arts, CR640, Cork Institute of Technology
• Culinary Studies CR655, Cork Institute of Technology
• Culinary Arts, TL719, IT Tralee o Culinary Arts, GA372, GMIT.
• Shannon College of Hotel Management
3
Work Placement/Experience
Work experience and scholarships
Participants will be required to undertake 30 days of work placement in a suitable environment. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
Other Information
The Kinsale Good Food Circle are the generous sponsors of a scholarship to a QQI Level 5 student who excels in all aspects of the course and who will continue their studies in Third level in the Culinary field.