Overview
About this Degree
Are you a high school graduate, looking for a new career or a lifelong learner? Do you love to cook? Do you thrive in high-energy environments? Then check out Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Professional Cooking program. Professional Cooking is Saskatchewan’s most recognized culinary training program and is quickly becoming a nationally and internationally recognized credential—it’s your fast track to a career.
Program participants gain fundamental skills in food preparation, cooking, time management, critical thinking and develop the confidence to advance their career in the world of food. Our graduates are working as cooks, kitchen managers, banquet chefs, sous chefs and chefs … in Saskatchewan, around the province, across Canada, on cruise ships, in vacation resorts and at upscale fishing lodges.
You’ll build knowledge and practical skills in:
- basic cooking principles
- baking
- food presentation
- kitchen management
- meat, seafood and poultry preparation
- quantity food production
- short-order food production
- safety, sanitation and WHMIS
Our Kitchen is Your Classroom
Approximately 70% of your “class” time is hands-on training in Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s well-equipped kitchens. You’ll also get hands-on experience preparing foods for the campus cafeteria.
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Food Presentation and Garnish
- Vegetables, Starches and Pasta
- Garde Manger
- Stocks, Soups, and Sauces
- Breakfast and Dairy
- Bakery
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Food Sciences Culinary Arts View 87 other Bachelors in Food Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Grade 10
- English Language Requirement
Tuition Fee
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International
20000 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20000 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
10000 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10000 CAD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Saskatoon
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.