Culinary Skills

Program Details:

• Program Code: 1862
• School: School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
• Credential: Ontario College Certificate
• Program Type: Post-secondary program
• Program Length: 1 year/ 2 semesters
• Start Date: Fall, Winter
• Location: Online

Program Availability

• January 2024
• September 2024
• January 2025

Program Overview:

Centennial College's Culinary Skills program is well-rounded and will take just one year to complete. This college certificate program will emphasize a culinary skills foundation while sourcing local Ontario food products and teaching the art of seasonal cooking. This program was developed specifically to be delivered online by our industry leading culinary professionals. The online material was carefully curated and created by our chefs who also teach in our in-person program, and who will be engaging with students, teaching them, and guiding them through this online culinary experience.

While there is no in-person component to this program, students will be expected to participate in weekly online activities and attend live online classes featuring same faculty who teach our in-person programs. Our recipes and techniques from our in-person program expertly captured and recorded in video recipe demonstrations, so you’ll feel like you’re in the lab, cooking and learning in person, observing our expert team of chefs, without ever having to leave home.

From industry-leading chef faculty members, you'll learn to prepare exquisite menus and dishes inspired by global food trends and flavours. These dedicated instructors will provide you with the training and learning experiences that will ensure you master culinary fundamentals, ingredients, food preparation, and all of the other skills required to enter this exciting industry. You'll also come to understand that a career in the culinary field is fueled by passion and rewarded through skill development.

Upon successful program completion, you'll obtain important industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, and CPR, which will increase your employability.

The Ocean Wise Program:

The School of Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts and The Local Cafe and Restaurant use delicious and ocean-friendly Ocean Wise products. Ocean Wise is a conservation and education program that works with chefs, restaurants, and seafood suppliers to help them with sustainable seafood sourcing.

Feast On® Certification:

Centennial College's School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts has become the first academic institution to receive Feast On® certification for its sourcing of local food and beverage products used in the academic programs and the School's experiential-learning foodservice operations. The Culinary Tourism Alliance established Feast On as a certification program that recognizes businesses committed to sourcing Ontario-grown and -produced food and drink.

Courses:

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.