The program
This one-year program will train you to work in professional kitchens regionally, nationally
and internationally. You'll learn fundamental food knowledge and develop skills in food
preparation and presentation that prepare you for lifelong career success with strong
industry connections. You'll practise professionalism, culinary and management skills,
safety and sanitation, nutrition, product knowledge and identification while applying
skills in a hands-on learning environment. This program provides the
in-school portion of the Cook Apprenticeship program of the Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities.
Graduate career opportunities
• Jobs in hotels, resorts, camps
• Variety of restaurants from specialty and gourmet to fast food, private clubs, banquet
and catering facilities, marine cook and institutional food services
Admission requirements
OSSD or equivalent with
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older) and home school
applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants
who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED and equivalency
testing. For complete details refer to:
GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited postsecondary
institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for
admission. Refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details:
GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
Graduation requirements
Students are required to complete 10 mandatory courses • 2 communications courses •
2 general education courses to be chosen from the college list
Start: September, January
Confirm January start with Office of the Registrar
Location: Barrie, Owen Sound* (*September only)
Length: 1 year (2 semesters)
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: CULS)
Contact: Barrie: 705.728.1968, ext. 1833
Owen Sound: 519.376.0840, ext. 2086
Approximate first-year costs
(based on previous year – subject to change):
Tuition fees: $2,685.76
Student fees: $870.22
Program fees: $800
One-time fee: $112.46
Books: Costs vary by program;
please check with co-ordinator
CULINARY SKILLS - CHEF TRAINING
CULS
Communications courses
To be chosen at time of registration
Mandatory courses may include
Basic Nutrition and Food Safety
Basic Cooking Techniques
Basic Foodservice Cooking
Basic Baking and Pastry Skills
Basic Kitchen Management
Advanced Nutrition and Health
Advanced Cooking Techniques
Advanced Foodservice Cooking
Advanced Baking and Pastry Skills
Advanced Kitchen Management
HOSPITALITY,
TOURISM
AND
RECREATION
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