Culinary Management
Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology
About this program
Culinary Management
Being a top chef goes beyond loving food. It’s about appreciating the soil and sunshine, how food is grown and what it takes to run a business. It means taking creative risks and constantly adapting. If this is the career of which you’ve been dreaming, start creating now in Loyalist’s on-campus gourmet restaurant, Resto 213.
Admission requirements
Required academic preparation
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U) or (M) level, AND
- Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent
Recommended academic preparation
- Grade 12 Mathematics
Is it for you?
Do you have what it takes? You can succeed in this field if you are:
- Passionate about food
- Willing to take creative risks
- Skilled at time management
- Excellent under pressure in a fast-paced environment
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the college website.
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First Year - Semester One
- Career Preparation
- Culinary Math
- Culinary Techniques 1
- Culinary Techniques a la Carte 1
- Food Theory 1
- Orientation and Safety Training
- Techniques of Baking 1
First Year - Semester Two
- Culinary Techniques 2
- Culinary Techniques a la Carte 2
- Food Theory 2
- Menu Planning
- Techniques of Baking 2
Second Year - Semester Three
- Catering and Event Planning
- Culinary Business 1
- Food & Beverage Practical 1
- Profit Management
- General Education Elective
Second Year - Semester Four
- Advanced Gastronomy
- Culinary Business 2
- Food and Beverage Practical 2
- Wine & Beverage Appreciation
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the college website for more information.
Tuition
- Domestic Tuition: $2,722.08
- Full-Time Ancillary Fees:* $1,308
- Total: $4,030.08
Qualification
Credential
- One-year Ontario College Certificate in Culinary Skills
- Two-year Ontario College Diploma in Culinary Management
Experiential learning
Create and innovate under the guidance of distinguished chefs with a rich appreciation of farm-to-table cuisine.
- Work in the kitchen and dining room of Resto 213, Loyalist’s on-campus student-run gourmet restaurant.
- Earn first-hand experience in all aspects of culinary management — from hosting and service, food preparation, pricing and menu design, to developing marketing strategies.
- Students also prepare food for the Loyalist Market, a retail outlet offering an amazing variety of fresh and frozen products designed and created by Culinary students.
- Optional field trips provide invaluable experience in food and culture. Recent destinations include New York City, Paris, Switzerland and Portugal.
- Receive individual attention from licensed chefs and Red Seal pastry chefs.
Career paths
Find your career
There’s no life like the one of a chef and the opportunities are limitless.
- Culinary Management graduates are prepared to work as cooks and apprentices in their choice of establishment around the world.
- Opening a restaurant is a high-risk venture. A diploma from Loyalist will prepare you to pursue your dreams with solid skills in culinary technique, marketing and leadership.
- Diploma graduates complete the in-class requirements for apprenticeship training.
- Following completion of on-the-job apprenticeship outcomes, graduates are qualified to write the exam for Interprovincial Red Seal Certification — an internationally recognized standard of quality.
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