It was the perfect morning for a walk around Camphill Jerpoint today! Chef tutors Janine and Dermot are gearing up for the 11 Week Commis Chef Training Course (starting Monday the 26th) and are so pleased to have local, fresh produce for their students to cook with.

Though we are nearly full, we are still accepting late applications for our 11 Week Commis Chef Training Course starting the 26th of February! If you eat, breath and sleep food this may just be the course for you: https://www.nationalist.ie/news/home/297854/top-tipperary-chefs-will-teach-you-how-to-cook.html

We especially agree with #3! Chefs make people happy 😁 if you're interested in a career in food, join us for our open day tomorrow from 10AM for information on our 11 Week Commis Chef Training Course (starting 26th February). https://wearechefs.com/2017/10/25/be-something-special-be-a-chef/

One of our new chef tutors, Janine Kennedy, was on KCLR96FM this morning to chat with Eimear about our new, fully funded, 11 Week Commis Chef Training Course! If you missed it, you can have a listen below at the 20 minute mark. http://kclr96fm.com/kclr-live-thursday-15th-february-2018-part-one/

Great Field day visit on Tuesday to some amazing local food producers for our Trainee Chef's. The Truffle Fairy, Thomastown. Highbank Orchards, Cuffsgrange and Keogh's Model Bakery, Callan. With lunch in Fennellys, Callan. Great day had by all!

Chef Tutors Janine and Dermot are working hard preparing for our upcoming 11 Week Commis Chef Training Course - but they still managed to take some time out today for pancakes! These beauties are served with Highbank Orchards Apple Syrup and lightly sweetened creme fraiche. How will you be making yours? #schooloffood #eatlikeachef

Today is the open day for our new Commis Chef Training Course and Chef Demot is here to answer all your questions! If you're interested in a career in food this is the place to be today.

Calling all aspiring chefs to our open Recruitment Days on Monday 12th and 19th February. Learn about our exciting new 11 week full-time hands on Commis Chef programme which starts on 26 February. Meet your tutors, award winning chef Dermot Gannon and Chef and food writer Janine Kennedy. Be inspired!

Thanks to the wonderful Arun Kapil for an inspiring morning of spices and vegetarian Indian cooking. We really must do this again! See our upcoming courses at https://schooloffood.ie/all-courses/short-courses

Recruitment Day coming up here at the School of Food on Monday next 12th February and Monday 19th February for the upcoming Introductory Commis Chef Training Course - please Share and spread the word. This is an amazing opportunity for an eligible candidate to start on a new career path in the Hospitality Sector.... THANKS FOR SHARING :-)

The School of Food in association with Taste 4 Success Skillnet is delighted to announce a brand new Introductory Commis Chef Programme, 'Modern Skills for Modern Chefs'. Starting 26th February 2018 this hands on 11-week course will take place at the School of Food, from Monday to Friday, full-time. From week 7, students will work one day a week in a leading hotel/restaurant. This unique cookery course incorporates all the skills and techniques required of the Modern Commis Chef. It is centered on practical cooking, and includes essential Health and Safety training. Students will learn to cook a variety of modern and traditional dishes, frequently found on today’s restaurant menus. No experience necessary, except a passion for food and a desire to work in the industry. A QQI equivalent level 4 certificate will be issued to students. Eligibility Criteria to Qualify as a Job Seeker (NB anyone on a current CE or TUS Scheme may not be eligible): A person wishing to participate in the JSSP programme must be: Under 35 years of age or Unemployed for more than 12 months or Seasonally Employed or Formerly employed in the construction, manufacturing or retail sectors or Educated to Level 5or less on the National Framework or Qualifications (NFQ) or Recipient in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance or Benefit, or other approved welfare payment/s or Registered with DSP and not getting a payment. For an application form, please contact info@schooloffood.ie

Lots of useful tips in this article from 'Taste' Magazine from South Africa :-) Many thanks for sharing Jennie Castles :-)