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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
will achieve the required in school training, which will
go towards the 6,000 hours set by the apprenticeship board. |
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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