About the course

The successful chef or food and beverage entrepreneur of today requires more than just great culinary skills to excel in the hospitality industry.

　　Chefs, food and beverage managers in the hospitality industry, and restaurant owners today need business, leadership and human resource skills in addition to a strong culinary foundation. This program provides professional cook training and fundamental management skills for students with culinary backgrounds looking to manage, own or operate a food and beverage business.

　　Program Outcomes

　　Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

　　explain terms, concepts, and theories relevant to the Canadian culinary and hospitality industries.

　　demonstrate developing critical and creative thinking skills.

　　apply emerging problem solving skills.

　　communicate effectively and efficiently in various formats to a variety of stakeholders, consistent with industry expectations.

　　outline professional and ethical standards within their field.

　　conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in academic and work-related environments.

　　apply basic accounting principles as required.

　　apply the basic principles of organizational behaviour, management theories, and human resource management.

　　competently use standard industry technology in communication and record keeping/data collection.

　　explain the function of all standard kitchen equipment.

　　demonstrate a working knowledge of restaurant operations and their value to the economy.

　　demonstrate proficiency in menu development.

　　apply industry specific government health, safety, and environmental standards and regulations.

　　AND

　　Culinary Arts 1

　　Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

　　describe essential elements of trade knowledge.

　　describe all relevant industry safety standards, practices, and procedures.

　　describe all relevant industry sanitary standards.

　　demonstrate a variety of basic production procedures.

　　describe ordering and inventory practices.

　　describe general concepts surrounding ingredients and nutrition. prepare stocks, soups, sauces, and thickening and binding agents.

　　prepare and process vegetables and fruit in a variety of ways.

　　prepare and process a variety of starches.

　　cut, process, and cook meat, poultry, and seafood.

　　prepare a variety of garde manger items.

　　prepare a variety of eggs dishes and breakfast items.

　　describe the principles of baking.

　　prepare a variety of baked goods and desserts.

　　prepare and serve coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beverages.

　　Culinary Arts 2

　　Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

　　describe essential elements of trade knowledge.

　　describe ordering and inventory practices.

　　describe general concepts surrounding ingredients and nutrition.

　　describe relevant human resource concepts.

　　describe and perform cost management functions.

　　describe front of house operations.

　　prepare soups and sauces.

　　prepare and process vegetables and fruit in a variety of ways.

　　prepare and process a variety of starches.

　　cut, process, and cook meat, poultry, and seafood.

　　prepare a variety of garde manger items.

　　prepare a variety of baked goods and desserts. 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: CA$28,140

Intake	Location
Spring (May), 2024	Nelson
Spring (May), 2025	Nelson
Spring (May), 2026	Nelson

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Selkirk College

Completion of a 2-year culinary diploma or professional cooking certification. Or,

　　Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management with significant course work in Culinary Arts. The culinary courses must include both a practical as well as a theory component.

　　Students with a degree in a different field and who possess a shorter credential in the culinary field (one year minimum) will be considered for admission on a case by case basis.

　　Submission of scanned, notarized transcripts for post-secondary studies.

　　Students from most countries where English is not the official language are required to submit official English language test results.

　　IELTS 6.5 overall band score, or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests. Applicants with 6.0 IELTS overall, with no band score less than 5.5, may be admitted to the program but may be required to take an English upgrading course during the first year of study. Submission of a TOEFL score of IBT 80 or better.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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 Selkirk College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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