Program Highlights

In our one-year (two-semester) Culinary Skills certificate program you will learn how to:

• apply basic food and bake theories to all aspects of food preparation
• contribute to a healthy, safe and well-maintained food service environment
• apply principals of nutrition to all aspects of food production
• understand food cost control techniques
• work effectively as a member of a food service team
• apply the self-management skills to contribute to the success of a food service operation

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of Fleming's Chef Training certificate program, you will have a number of options. You can:

• seek entry-level employment as a cook or assistant cook in a restaurant, hotel, catering or institutional food setting
• choose a working apprenticeship with the goal of writing the Provincial Trade of Cook Certificate of Qualification examination
• apply your Chef Training certificate towards advanced standing, and complete Fleming's Culinary Management Program with one more year of study.

With more experience and training in the field, you can work towards a career as a sous-chef, chef de cuisine, specialist chef or executive chef.