About Culinary Skills in St. Lawrence College

Overview

The exciting and growing world of culinary arts offers talented and committed individuals a wide spectrum of opportunity. In Canada, or internationally, skilled chefs are in high demand. Whether in a leading edge restaurant, hotel or product development kitchen, a rewarding career awaits the prepared and qualified. This certificate level program will provide graduates with the skills and training needed to achieve solid entry level positions in the professional culinary industry.

Students enrolled in this Certificate Program will launch their career as a Cook at the Level 1 apprenticeship. They will learn the entry level aspects of food production through demonstrations by culinary professionals, followed by hands-on practice.

Additional areas of study include basic nutrition, kitchen management and fundamental food and labour controls. The student acquires a solid foundation in the culinary skills essential to success in today’s professional food service industry. 

Highlights

Career Opportunities

This program is suited to those who wish to work as a cook. Areas of employment would include nursing and retirement homes (additional certification required), hospitals, summer camps, day cares, cafeteria food services and chain establishments. This program includes the complete in-school portion of the basic apprentice cook certification.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
• All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
• Minimum 65% prerequisite average for six Grade 12U or 12M level courses including Grade 12 English at the U level
• Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level - (Grade 12 MDM4U preferred)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• ELTS test results required with a minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section, for entry to diploma and certificate programs; minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section, for entry to degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs.
• PTE: Pearson Test of English Language scores of 55 or higher for entrance to diploma and certificate programs; minimum score of 60 for entry to degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs.

St. Lawrence College Highlights

St. Lawrence College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The annual cost of living in Canada for international students at the institute is given in the table below.