Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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In this one-year co-op program, you will learn the cutting-edge skills necessary to thrive in the high growth culinary industry. Through live-action demonstrations, lectures, and immersive hands-on practice, students will be provided with the solid foundational skills of classic and emerging culinary trends and techniques – all in an environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. Our Culinary Skills program offers the beneficial opportunity of a four-month paid co-op work term. Co-op education provides students with a real-life working experience as well as the chance to network with community partners in varying food services. Let us help make all your culinary dreams come true. Show less

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR1020

Software Applications I
COMP1006

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Applied Baking Techniques I
CUL1146

Culinary Theory I
CUL1197

Butchery
CUL1551

Applied Culinary Techniques I
CUL1580

Hospitality Certifications: SmartServe & Food Handlers
OHS1390

Level 2
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085

Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle
CUL1010

Applied Culinary Techniques II
CUL1161

A la Carte Cooking I
CUL1165

Applied Baking Techniques II
CUL1171

Culinary Theory II
CUL1205

Restaurant Operations I
HOSP1095

Food and Beverage Cost Control
MGMT1040

Program outcomes
Provide fundamental culinary preparation and presentation for a variety of food service environments using a range of classical and contemporary techniques.
Apply basic food and bake science to food preparation to create a desired end product.
Contribute to and monitor adherence of others to the provision of a well-maintained kitchen environment and to the service of food and beverage products that are free from harmful bacteria or other contaminants, adhering to health, safety, sanitation and food handling regulations.
Ensure the safe operation of the kitchen and all aspects of food preparation to promote healthy work spaces and the responsible, efficient use of resources.
Support the development of menu options that reflect knowledge of nutrition and food ingredients, promote general health and well-being, respond to a range of nutritional needs and preferences and address modifications for special diets, food allergies and intolerances, as required.
Apply fundamental business principles and recognized industry costing and control practices to food service operations to promote a fiscally responsible operation.
Apply basic knowledge of sustainability, ethical and local food sourcing, and food security to food preparation and kitchen management, recognizing the potential impacts on food production, consumer choice and operations within the food service industry.
Use technology, including contemporary kitchen equipment, for food production and promotion.
Perform effectively as a member of a food and beverage preparation and service team and contribute to the success of a food-service operation by applying self-management and interpersonal skills.
Develop strategies for continuous personal and professional learning to ensure currency with and responsiveness to emerging culinary techniques, regulations, and practices in the food service industry.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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