Dietary Cook Assistant
Turn your interest in food and nutrition into practical career skills. This program combines culinary training, nutrition, food safety, baking, kitchen operations and food-service business skills for today's hospitality industry - with hands-on training in food preparation, menu planning, sanitation, and commercial kitchen operations.
Dietary Cook Assistant
Turn your interest in food and nutrition into practical career skills. The Dietary Cook Assistant program combines culinary training, nutrition, food safety, baking, kitchen operations and food-service business skills for today's hospitality and food-service industry.
This program is designed for individuals who want to develop practical skills in food preparation, nutrition, kitchen management, sanitation and food safety, culinary techniques, baking, menu planning, banquet operations and food-service business management.
Skills You'll Master
Food Preparation
Master essential techniques for preparing and presenting quality meals.
Nutrition
Understand nutritional principles for balanced meal planning.
Kitchen Management
Learn workflow, organization and supervisory skills in commercial kitchens.
Sanitation & Food Safety
Master hygiene protocols and safe food handling standards.
Culinary Techniques
Develop professional cooking methods and kitchen skills.
Baking
Learn pastry techniques and professional baking fundamentals.
Menu Planning
Create balanced, cost-effective menus for diverse clients.
Banquet Operations
Coordinate large-scale food service for events and functions.
Food-Service Business
Understand business fundamentals for food-service management.
Graduates develop skills applicable to opportunities in:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
- English proficiency (minimum Grade 12 or equivalent)
- Admissions interview with program coordinator
- Basic food safety knowledge (asset)
Total Tuition
Includes all materials, textbooks, and kitchen supplies.