This one-year Ontario College Certificate program is designed to train commercial cooks with an emphasis on basic food preparation skills. Cooking has become an art, food preparation is more specialized, and the industry is demanding; therefore, candidates must be prepared to work long hours, be in good health, and be physically fit. To acquaint students with the working conditions that they can expect after graduation, some hands-on classes are held during the evenings or weekends in the College's Restaurant International.

The program is divided into two levels and students receive a minimum of 23 hours of instruction per week. Students study food preparation, baking techniques, sanitation and safety procedures, nutrition, food theory, and communications skills.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Enjoy working in a dynamically driven and fast-paced environment.
• Are self-starters.
• Enjoy a hands-on approach to learning about the food industry.