Line Cook Training Program

About the course

You can become a line cook with this 8-week training program located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. You’ll learn to safely prepare quality food in a fast-paced environment. Line cooks often work at restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and other food service establishments.

M.T.E.C uses emerit National Occupational Standards. After completing the Line Cook Training Program, students will be able to demonstrate the following skills and duties and develop the knowledge and attitude to be considered competent in an occupation:

• Tourism awareness – Winnipeg Ambassador Program
• Customer service – Manitoba Service Excellence
• Professionalism
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Efficient work practices
• Respectful workplace
• Ergonomics
• Teambuilding and conflict resolution
• Handling difficult situations
• Networking
• Negotiation
• Managing workplace stress
• Time management
• Occupational health and safety basics
• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
• Emergency First Aid - Level C and Level 1 AED
• Kitchen operation and terminology
• Making stocks and sauces
• Basic recipes
• Food preparation
• Safety and sanitation including:
   - Food handling and sanitation principles
   - Dietary restrictions
   - Fire and safety
   - Safe knife handling
   - Receiving and storing foods
• Manitoba Provincial Food Handler Certificate