Certificate in Culinary Skills
Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Belleville, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 16,337 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
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 now in Loyalist’s on-campus gourmet restaurant, Resto 213.
Turn Your Diploma into a Degree
Many universities across Canada and abroad will provide credit recognition for your diploma studies at Loyalist College. The following is a list of agreements that are currently in place. There are many more options, and new agreements are added annually.
Two-Year Diploma
- Algoma Unviersity – B.A.; B.B.A.; B.Sc.; Bach. Computer Science
- Algonquin College – B.A. in Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Brock University – various*
- Davenport University – B.A. Management or B.B.A./M.B.A. Strategic Management
- Holland College – Applied Degree in Culinary Operations
- Institute of Technology Tralee – Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts (Year 3)
- Lakehead University – various*
- Laurentian University – various*
- Limerick Institute of Technology – Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies with Travel and Tourism Management
- Nipissing University – various*
- Queen's University – various*
- Ryerson University – various*
- Seneca College – Bach. Interdisciplinary Studies
- Ontario Tech University – various*
- University of Waterloo – various*
- Wilfrid Laurier University – various*
- York University – various*
* Various potential degree pathways. Please confirm details with the receiving institution.
Experiential Learning
Create and innovate under the guidance of distinguished chefs with a rich appreciation of farm-to-table cuisine.
- Work in the kitchen and dining room of Resto 213, Loyalist’s on-campus student-run gourmet restaurant.
- Earn first-hand experience in all aspects of culinary management — from hosting and service, food preparation, pricing and menu design, to developing marketing strategies.
- Students also prepare food for the Loyalist Market, a retail outlet offering an amazing variety of fresh and frozen products prepared by Culinary students.
- Field trips to local farms, wineries and restaurants connect students to our local food and beverage businesses in meaningful ways.
- Optional participation in international trips provides invaluable experience in food and culture. Recent destinations include Morocco, New York City, Paris, Switzerland and Portugal.
- Receive individual attention from licensed chefs and Red Seal pastry chefs in small classes.
Ideal Students
Is It for You?
Do you have what it takes? You can succeed in this field if you are:
- Passionate about food
- Skilled at time management
- Excellent under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Open to new challenges
Admissions
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
- Career Preparation
- Culinary Math
- Culinary Techniques 1
- Culinary Techniques a la Carte 1
- Food Theory 1
- Orientation and Safety Training
- Techniques of Baking 1
First Year - Semester Two
- Culinary Techniques 2
- Culinary Techniques a la Carte 2
- Food Theory 2
- Menu Planning
- Techniques of Baking 2
- General Education Elective
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Find Your Career
There’s no life like the one of a chef and the opportunities are limitless.
- Culinary Management graduates are prepared to work as cooks and apprentices in their choice of establishment around the world.
- Following completion of on-the-job apprenticeship outcomes, graduates are qualified to write the exam for Interprovincial Red Seal Certification — an internationally recognized standard of quality.
Our Grads Get Great Jobs
- Owner, The Pink Funnel Food Truck
- Baker, Piccolina Mercato, Wellington
- Sous Chef, Parson’s Brewery
- Cook, Flame + Smith, Bloomfield
- Executive Chef, The Local Public Social House, Belleville
- Cook, Luso Bites, Picton
- All positions, The Royal Hotel
- Owner, Bloomfield Public House