Culinary Arts

In the Culinary Arts program, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of culinary skills from the very basics of knife skills and food preparation to advanced techniques in butchery, international cuisine, and à la carte production.

The Culinary Institute of Canada is widely regarded as Canada’s premier culinary school. You will sharpen your skills daily with rotations in their on-site restaurants for lunch service and fine dining. This high-volume food preparation gets you ready for a career in the fast-paced food service industry. Your culinary skills will be complemented by business training to prepare you for the full scope of restaurant operations.

All Culinary students are required to complete a 600-hour paid internship in the summer following their first year. This experience provides you with the opportunity to showcase your skills to employers and gain a greater perspective on where this career can take you.

The Culinary Arts program is an excellent way to work on your Red Seal as a cook. In the program, you’ll earn 1,710 hours and write two block exams—putting you well on your way to certification. The Red Seal is the interprovincial standard of excellence for your chosen trade. When you have a Red Seal, you can work anywhere in Canada without further testing or certification. It gives you a competitive edge and flexibility in the market.