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Liaison College
Kitchener Campus

1780 King Street E.
Kitchener, ON N2G 2P1
Tel: 519 743 8335
Fax: 519 743 6081

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Am I a chef when I graduate?

To become a certified chef, you must complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job practical work experience, which must include 300 to 600 in-school course-hours. Liaison College offers both basic and advanced culinary programs where a student can achieve the required in-school training.

Why do we study theory?

To teach you the fundamentals that lead to a successful career in the professional kitchen of today and tomorrow.

Do I need to have cooking experience before I can take your cook/chef training?

No, you do not need to have prior cooking experience. Our Cook Basic program is designed for the novice cook. All you need is a love of cooking. You'll be amazed at how fast you'll learn!

What do I wear?

Our Students must wear the Liaison College chef's uniform at all times during their cook/chef training. You will be given your uniform on the first day of classes.

What do you do with all the food the students cook?

Our Students eat the food that they cook. Tasting their creations is an important part of building expertise as a cook.

Do you offer hands-on classes or is the teaching done by demonstration?

Our Cook Basic and Cook Advanced programs includes 200 hours of hands-on training in the kitchen. Our chef instructors demonstrate each new cooking skill compentency, then the students actually do the cooking.

Are your instructors certified chefs?

Yes, all of our chef instructors are qualified under Ministry guidelines and have extensive experience in the food services industry.

What types of salaries can be earned?

Title: Cook
Job Description: Cooks prepare food in public and private eating establishments including hotels, restaurants, institutions, trains and ships.
Salary Expectation: $15,000-$75,000 per annum

Title: Chef
Job Description: Chefs plan, direct and participate in food preparation and cooking activities in restaurants, hotels, institutions and other food establishments.
Salary Expectation: $30,000-$85,000 per annum

 

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