Certificate in Culinary Skills
George Brown College
Key Information
Campus location
Toronto, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 19,060 / per year **
Application deadline
Request info *
Earliest start date
Request info
* most programs fill quickly, so we strongly recommend that you apply at least six months in advance
** for international students. All fees are subject to change, without notice
Introduction
Our one-year Culinary Skills certificate program will teach you the fundamentals of ingredients and food preparation. The key skills you will acquire include:
- core cooking and baking skills
- an appreciation for nutrition, menu planning, and food, beverage, and labor cost control
- solid knife skills and cooking techniques gained through practice and repetition
This program will broaden your knowledge and give you the chef training you need to succeed in today’s foodservice industry.
Program Schedule
The schedule for the Culinary Skills program currently operates from Monday to Friday. Note, some classes may begin at 7 a.m. and others may run until 10 p.m.
Your Field Education Options
As part of the program, you will practice your skills by completing work-integrated learning opportunities through the program. Students will complete 24 hours, which may include weekends, modeling business, and industry operations. This valuable work experience can be added to your resume.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
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* 7-week course
** Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1000 (Introduction to College Communication) before progressing to COMM 1007. You may also be required to take MATH 1000 (Math Foundations) before progressing to MATH1102 (Mathematics for Hospitality). COMM 1000 and MATH1000 do not count as courses required for graduation and you will be charged for these extra courses.
Program Outcome
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Provide fundamental culinary preparation and presentation for a variety of food service environments using a range of classical and contemporary techniques.
- Apply basic food and bake science to food preparation to create the desired end product.
- Contribute to and monitor adherence of others to the provision of a well-maintained kitchen environment and to the service of food and beverage products that are free from harmful bacteria or other contaminants, adhering to health, safety, sanitation, and food-handling regulations.
- Ensure the safe operation of the kitchen and all aspects of food preparation to promote healthy workspaces and the responsible, efficient use of resources.
- Support the development of menu options that reflect knowledge of nutrition and food ingredients, promote general health and well-being, respond to a range of nutritional needs and preferences, and address modifications for special diets, food allergies, and intolerances, as required.
- Apply fundamental business principles and recognized industry costing and control practices to food service operations to promote a fiscally responsible operation.
- Apply basic knowledge of sustainability, ethical and local food sourcing, and food security to food preparation and kitchen management, recognizing the potential impacts on food production, consumer choice, and operations within the food service industry.
- Use technology, including contemporary kitchen equipment, for food production and promotion.
- Perform effectively as a food and beverage preparation and service team member and contribute to the success of a food service operation by applying self-management and interpersonal skills.
- Develop strategies for continuous personal and professional learning to ensure currency with and responsiveness to emerging culinary techniques, regulations, and practices in the food service industry.
Career Opportunities
Your Career
Toronto alone has more than 9,000 restaurants, hotel dining rooms, cafés, eateries, numerous clubs, resorts, spas, and catering companies. The culinary skills you learn at George Brown are in demand by employers both in Canada and internationally, and you will have the training to build a successful career at home or around the world.
Future Study Options
Graduates may qualify for direct entry to the second year of the Culinary Management diploma program. Please contact the program coordinator for further information.