Cook Apprenticeship

Level – Apprenticeship

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Earn while you learn!

Overview

Receive valuable in-school training while you work in a paid culinary position. The culinary industry is growing and there is a shortage of professionally-trained cooks and chefs. The apprenticeship program will work well for students who have secured employment in the culinary industry.


Note: You must be registered as a Cook Apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. You may also apply the in-school training toward a Culinary Skills - Chef certificate or a Culinary Management diploma.

Your Future Career

  • Chef de Partie
  • First Cook
  • Sous Chef
  • Chef de Cuisine

What You Learn

  • Baking and advanced pastry arts
  • Food, beverage and kitchen management
  • Restaurant food production
  • Food preparation and culinary skills
  • Wines

You must be a signed apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to be eligible to take these programs.  Please go to ontario.ca/page/apprenticeship-ontario for additional information.

Academic Upgrading

Textbooks:

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 

Technology/Devices:

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD

You will also need:

The content and quality of the tools included in the kit have been carefully selected by the chefs to assist in the successful completion of the program and are items that you will use throughout your career. All items are required. The cost of the kit is $499.58 + $64.95 HST = $564.53.

Uniform kits will be delivered and distributed to the college on the first day of classes. Hemming will be available for an additional cost of $10 per pair of pants.

  • Shoes
    Non slip black leather, shoes are a requirement for working in the labs. Non slip shoes can be found at various locations, some of which include: Walmart, Mark’s Work Wear house and online at Shoes for Crews. Please remember you are on your feet for many hours, make sure the shoes are comfortable.

Chef Training Certificate along with Smart Serve, WHIMIS and Food Safety Training.