About the course

This program is for the person who wants to develop the skills needed to launch a career in the food service industry. This two-year program prepares you to begin a career in a commercial kitchen and is a foundational pathway to becoming a professional cook. Grow your passion for food and appreciation for both classic and emerging culinary trends and nutrition. In the first year, you learn all the fundamentals, including cooking and presentation techniques. The second year gives you the advanced culinary and management skills required of a professional cook and kitchen manager. These include inventory and food costs, purchasing, and planning menus. Today's television shows have made stars of chefs and have encouraged many people to enter this fast-paced and exciting field. What you don't see is the hard work and long hours that go into a professional kitchen. This program is based on the real thing. Be prepared to work hard, spend lots of time in the kitchen, and have a lot of fun while learning job-ready skills in a hands-on learning environment connected to industry. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Dartmouth
Fall (September), 2024	Kentville
Fall (September), 2024	Sydney
Fall (September), 2025	Sydney
Fall (September), 2025	Dartmouth
Fall (September), 2025	Kentville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Nova Scotia Community College

High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

　　IELTS: minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).

　　TOEFL IBT:80, TOEFL PBT: 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Nova Scotia Community College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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