Professional Cook Level 1 & 2
Quick Facts
Credential:
Certificate
Duration:
39 weeks
Format:
Full time, Mon - Fri
Options:
7 am - 2 pm
Start date:
August 2027 - Accepting applications
Location:
Trades & Technology Centre , 5579 Tyson Road, Chilliwack BC
Cost:
Tuition and fees
Features:
- Apprenticeship option available
- Hands-on experience in our Rivers' Dining Room, under the supervision of professional chefs
- Program eligible for financial aid
- Small class sizes: student/instructor ratio is 20:1
Program description
Already working in the industry? Apprenticeship options are available.
The UFV Professional Cook Level 1 & 2 program trains aspiring cooks to work in all styles of kitchens: small family-style restaurants, large multinational hotels, or health care institutions.
All cooking students are registered as cook apprentices with Skilled Trades BC. Upon successful completion of the program, eligible students can write both the Professional Cook One and Two Certificate of Qualification exams.
Sample topics include:
- Safety and sanitation
- Knife-handling skills
- Use and care of equipment
- Cooking methods
- Banquet planning
- A la carte dining
- Basic service skills
- Menu planning and costing
Career expectations
Culinary arts professionals can work anywhere from cruise ships to exclusive resorts; from safari tours to movie sets; or from oil drilling platforms to five-star restaurants. If you land a job as a professional cook in the tourism industry you may both work and enjoy extended periods of leisure in some of the world's top travel destinations. Or you may find employment close to home in a family restaurant, a multinational hotel, or with a local caterer.
Entrance requirements
Go to Professional Cook certificate entrance requirements in the UFV Academic Calendar.
Program requirement:
- Must be able to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time in one place
- Must maintain a professional image, including wearing a kitchen uniform that is neat and clean
- Must have a valid Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
International student admissions
This program is not open to international students.
- Explore your options: all programs open to international students
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