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Culinary Management FAST TRACK

Campus:
South Campus - Windsor (B831)

Program Length:
Two Year - Ontario College Diploma (delivered in less than 1 year)

Starts:
September

Contact:


Marc Johnston
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4492
mjohnston@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOALS
Students learn all basic cooking fundamentals, baking skills and gain a practical knowledge of food safety and sanitation. They will also possess practical experience in a wide range of advanced cooking skills and techniques as well as basic knowledge of viticulture, and the art of matching wine and food. Graduates will be able to gain entry into wide variety of cooking, catering and other food and beverage positions.

This program will appeal to students who have a love of cooking. They must be good at multi-tasking and have the ability to work quickly, while still paying attention to detail. These positions are physically demanding and require you to stand for long hours.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Several Certified Chef de Cuisine on staff
  • All teachers are certified journeypersons
  • Good student-teacher ratio in lab
  • On campus restaurant and kitchen facilities
  • Curriculum is modeled after the Ministry standards and guidelines for cook apprentice
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are very good job opportunities for graduates of the Culinary Management program in a wide variety of establishments including restaurants, clubs, dining and convention centres, resorts, and institutions such as hospitals, long term care facilities and cafeterias. The typical entry level position is prep cook with the potential for advancement.

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Apprenticeship may be available - please inquire with your local Ministry of Education and Training Apprenticeship Branch at (519) 973-1441.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Program Physical Demands Analysis: B831
YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

Total 1st Year Tuition and Compulsory Fees
$6,394.43*
Books & expendables per semester
$600 - $800

* 3 semesters

Uniforms and kitchen tools are required for the program. Please speak with the Coordinator for price guidelines.

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
FSA181
3
Kitchen Operations I
FSA139
3
Kitchen Management I
FSA185
6
Culinary Skills & Techniques I
FSA189
6
Culinary Practices I
FSA187
6
Baking & Pastry Arts I
ELEC1030
3
General Education Elective
MIC111
15
Computer Applications I

Semester 2
FSA281
2
Kitchen Operations II
FSA239
4
Kitchen Management II
FSA285
5
Culinary Skills & Techniques II
FSA287
5
Baking & Pastry Arts II
ELEC1030
3
General Education Elective
FSA220
5
Culinary Practices Level II
FSA216
2
Culinary Communications

Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 3
FSA307
5
Hospitality Services
FSA418
3
Trends in Industry
FSA315
4
Wines, Spirits and Foods
FSA319
8
Culinary Internship
FSA389
6
Culinary Practices III
ELEC1030
3
General Education Elective



Last updated 07/18/2011