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. From industry-leading chef faculty members, you'll learn to prepare exquisite menus and dishes inspired by global food trends and flavors. 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.

Our one-year Culinary Skills certificate program has exactly what you need to begin a career as a chef or cook: top-notch instruction and hands-on practice with professional chefs. They will teach you the fundamentals of ingredients and food preparation, and introduce you to the fascinating world of food culture. You'll gain hands-on experience in our cooking labs and learn about emerging culinary trends such as local and sustainable foods, nutrition, and international influences in our special-focus courses.

The Culinary Arts, AS Certificate at Daytona State College is committed to providing a quality education. We incorporate both theory and hands-on classes to prepare professionally responsible graduates who will demonstrate value to employers within the hospitality industry.

Being a top chef goes beyond loving food. It’s about appreciating the soil and sunshine, how food is grown and what it takes to run a business. It means taking creative risks and constantly adapting. If this is the career of which you’ve been dreaming, start learning a Certificate in Culinary Skills now in Loyalist’s on-campus gourmet restaurant, Resto 213.

The New Italian Culinary Program is a one-year course, organized in two educational units. It is the perfect course if you are looking for a real full immersion in Italian food and a complete study experience to become a professional chef of Italian Cuisine.

The field of Professional Food Service has proven to provide an array of employment. Changes in economic climates historically have proven to be relatively stable because people will always need to eat. Today the interest in food and cooking is at an all-time high. Cooking shows, magazines, and social media are all trending heavily in favor of food, cooking, and dining. Career opportunities include a wide variety of positions but are not limited to prep cooks, pantry, cooks, line cooks, catering cooks, and baker's assistants. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the culinary arts profession is slated to grow exponentially and California outperforms the average pay and number of jobs in the nation.

The Baking Skills program has been specifically designed to meet industry demands for professional bakers. Whether you aspire to work within a large company or want to pursue your own baking business, the fundamental baking skills you'll learn in this culinary arts program will get you there. From covering fine decorating and finishing skills to large-quantity production techniques, this program will make you work-ready upon graduation. To further increase your employability, you'll leave the Baking Skills program with important industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers and CPR.

The Baking Skills program has been specifically designed to meet industry demands for professional bakers. Whether you aspire to work within a large company or want to pursue your own baking business, the fundamental baking skills you'll learn in this culinary arts program will get you there.

Through this certificate from Lorenzo de' Medici, students will learn the traditional art of Italian cuisine, exploring the main trends in Italian cooking as well as developing skills in food photography and styling. The course will also cover food and wine pairing.

The “Introduction to the Fundamentals” programs are designed specifically for food enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs, or professionals seeking to discover the fundamentals of French Gastronomy. Through these highly immersive and practical programs, participants will acquire the fundamentals of professional techniques, understand the working environment of a professional kitchen, and master the most iconic recipes of French Gastronomy. 

Certificate of Achievement in Hospitality comprised of intensive eight-week courses, part-time students who enroll in two courses per semester will be able to complete the certificate in two years. Those who enroll full-time will be able to complete both the certificate and the degree in two years. Fully accredited by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH and LA), students will receive AH and LA course certificates for each course they successfully complete. Students who earn this SBCC certificate will also qualify for the Hospitality Operations Certificate from the AH and LA.

Designed for passionate international candidates ready to dive into the culinary world, these programs provide everything you need to launch your career—whether you’re aiming to work in a professional kitchen, a pastry lab, or start your own venture in France or abroad.

The “Introduction to the Fundamentals” programs are designed specifically for food enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs or professionals seeking to discover the fundamentals of French Gastronomy. Through these highly immersive and practical programs, participants will acquire the fundamentals of professional techniques, understand the working environment of a professional kitchen, and master the most iconic recipes of French Gastronomy. 

The “Introduction to the Fundamentals” programs are designed specifically for food enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs or professionals seeking to discover the fundamentals of French Gastronomy. Through these highly immersive and practical programs, participants will acquire the fundamentals of professional techniques, understand the working environment of a professional kitchen, and master the most iconic recipes of French Gastronomy. 

Mastering the art of French pastry requires rigor and precision but also an ability to develop and renew an offer. Boutique, decorative, and event products will be addressed during our new program, to provide participants with new inspirations and techniques from high-level pastry chefs.