St. Louis Culinary Arts Certificate program provides opportunities to learn both practical and theoretical knowledge in cooking and hospitality. During this 6-month program, in-class learning and hands-on techniques support the versatility required of today’s professional cook.
DurationSt. Louis Culinary Arts Certificate program provides opportunities to learn both practical and theoretical knowledge in cooking and hospitality.
During this 6-month program, in-class learning and hands-on techniques support the versatility required of today’s professional cook.
Safe Food Handling and Smart Serve certifications are included in this certificate program. The number of in-class hours (660) meets College of Trade apprenticeship standards, earn unpaid or paid work experience (220 hours) and make employer contacts.
Approval may be given to complete work placement at a business where the participant currently holds a part-time job.
A completed Grade 12 diploma is not required to start. In fact, you can earn up to eight elective secondary school credits (if required) toward your high school transcript.
Chefs / Cooks may be employed in a variety of settings including restaurants and cafes, corporate cafeterias, institutional kitchens (nursing homes, hospitals, and educational institutions), hotels, catering businesses, and creative self-employment options emerging in the food service industry.
What you will learn:
Sanitation, Safety and Equipment
Food Theory – Basic
Basic Nutrition
Culinary Techniques – Basic
Calculations – Basic
Bake Theory and Techniques of Baking
Quantity Food Preparation
Communications – Basic
Kitchen Management
Hands-on Training and Experience
Length of Culinary Program:
28 weeks of in-class instruction, including a minimum 3hrs/day hands-on cooking and preparation
220-hour work placement
Dates and Time:
In-class: Monday – Thursday, 8:45 am – 3:30 pm ( No Fridays to accommodate any weekend work opportunities)
Work placement times may vary
Next class begins January 17, 2022 – Sign up to take part in one of our future intake sessions
Location:
St. Louis – Kitchener Main Campus
Fees:
Tuition fees are paid from Ministry of Education funding. Students pay a materials fee of $1300 for textbooks, uniforms, additional certificates, knife kits and other consumables.
Note:
$300 non-refundable deposit is payable on acceptance. Remaining $1000 final due date will be given at intake and information session
No refund will be granted after the applicant has attended the first class.
St. Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education Centres is approaching its 35th year as an adult education institution, and our many campuses and satellite locations have been a proud part of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board’s 185-year history.
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