Higher Certificate Culinary Arts at Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Our Higher Certificate in Arts in Culinary Arts is a two year course for those with a passion and dedication to the culinary arts and food. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a top international chef then this is the programme for you.

The world’s best chefs benefit from the best training with access to the latest culinary technologies and innovations to give them a competitive edge.

This programme equips you with the necessary knowledge to understand the science of food (including food safety), combined with those innovations that are shaping the future of the culinary world.

The kitchen is the center of the tourism and hospitality sector, where the highest standards are defined and constantly have to be met. We’ll prepare you for that environment and assist you in securing a three-month Summer Work Placement after Year 1 and Year 2. You’ll also have the opportunity to get a taste of the industry at a national and international level.

Graduates frequently embark on careers as chefs, pastry chefs and food production supervisors. Meanwhile the areas where you can build their career vary hugely from hotels to restaurants, clubs and catering.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Clubs
• Contract Catering

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

• Chef
• Pastry Chef
• Food Production Supervisor