There are no limits to where your culinary career can take you with employment options in 5-star dining rooms to crafting perfect eggs benny at your favorite brunch spot. Learn foundational skills in level one and go on to achieve your Red Seal certification with Selkirk College.
As a provincial Industry Training Authority (ITA) for professional cooks 1, 2 and 3, our skilled instructors teach you culinary fundamentals for detailed menu planning, quality ingredient selection and efficient meal preparation. Learn the complexities of a creative menu and go on to master kitchen skills as you achieve our most advanced credential, the national Red Seal certification.
You will learn in a live kitchen environment, providing cooking services for our student cafeteria, banquet guests, at regional competitions and in our signature Scholars Dining Room.
Master Your Trade
Occupational Skills
Baked Goods and Desserts
Beverages
Garde Manger
Meat, Poultry and Seafood
Stocks, Soups and Sauces and more
Take Your Education Further
After completion of Professional Cook 1-3, you’ll be set to enter our Culinary Management diploma program.
Chefs, food and beverage managers and restaurant owners today need business, leadership and human resource skills in addition to a strong culinary foundation. This program provides fundamental management skills for students with culinary backgrounds looking to manage own or operate a food and beverage business.