About the course

Our one-year Culinary Skills certificate program offers exactly what you need to begin a career as a chef or cook: top-notch instruction and hands-on practice with professional chefs. Our culinary faculty will teach you the fundamentals of food preparation, introduce you to a wide range of ingredients and share with you the fascinating world of food culture. Through our theory-based courses, you’ll learn about emerging and established culinary movements such as local, sustainable, nutrition focus and international cuisines. You’ll gain experience and apply newly learned culinary skills by practising in our hands-on cooking labs, guided, and supported by your chefs.

　　Our one-year Culinary Skills certificate program will teach you the fundamentals of ingredients and food preparation. The key skills you will acquire include:

　　core cooking and baking skills

　　an appreciation for nutrition, menu planning and food, beverage and labour cost control

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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 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Toronto
Spring (May), 2024	Toronto
Fall (September), 2024	Toronto
Winter (January), 2025	Toronto
Spring (May), 2025	Toronto
Fall (September), 2025	Toronto
Winter (January), 2026	Toronto
Spring (May), 2026	Toronto

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Brown College

Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent

　　Be 18 years of age or older at the time of registration

　　IELTS - 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each skill band)

　　TOEFL - 80 overall (minimum 20 in each skill band)

　　

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

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