About Professional Cook in College of the Rockies
Imagine a career where you spend your day creating edible works of art! If you have a love of food , are creative and like to work as part of a team, then a career as a professional cook a great choice for you !
To work as a professional cook, you should:
- Have a creative passion for food and flavours
- Have a good communication skills and the ability to multitask
- Enjoy working with people as part of a high energy team
Learn the skills you need to succeed in this fast-paced career, and showcase your talents in the College’s own Class Act Dining Room. You’ll learn from our Red Seal chefs who have a wealth of experience in the restaurant industry.
Foundation Program
- 28-week full time program
- September intake
- You do not need an employer to take the Professional Cook program. In fact, the main reason to take this program is to gain experience and knowledge about the culinary industry to make it easier for you to get a job.
If you are a high school student, contact the counseling office at your high school for information on how to become a Youth Train in Trades student and get a jump-start on your trades training while you complete your high school diploma. Learn more about the Youth Train in Trades program.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 50% or higher in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: Overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0.
- TOEFL: iBT 80
- PTE: 50 (minimum 49 in each component)
College of the Rockies Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Location |
Cranbrook, British Columbia |
Establishment Year |
1975 |
Number of Campuses |
6 |
Number of Students |
2500 |
On-campus housing |
Available |
Mode of program |
On campus/ Online/ Blended |
Tuition fee |
63.72 - 237.53 CAD (per credit)
78.60 - 122.28 CAD (per week) |
Application mode |
Online |
Financial Aid |
Scholarship/ Bursary/ Award |
College of the Rockies The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The tuition fees for the applied course are obtained by email.
- College of Rockies charges tuition fee for programs using cost per credit or cost per week basis.
Expenses |
Estimated Cost |
Cost per credit |
63.72 - 237.53 CAD |
Cost per week |
78.60 - 122.28 CAD |
Student association fee |
11.50 CAD |
Lab fee |
25.31 CAD (per credit for 3 credits) |
Bus pass |
44.40 CAD |
Health and dental plan |
229.50 CAD |
Textbook cost |
200 CAD |