Diploma in Culinary Arts

Assiniboine’s two-year Culinary Arts diploma program focuses on providing the skills and experiences needed to immediately begin working in rewarding careers in the food industry. Areas of specialization vary according to where the cook or chef is employed and the level of education achieved. Entry-level positions as a cook or chef apprentice can be sought after graduation from the two-year Culinary Arts diploma; students are granted apprenticeship credits from their training and experiences in the program toward achieving a Red Seal Chef designation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates are able to provide advanced culinary preparation and presentation for a variety of food service environments using a range of classical and contemporary techniques.
Apply food and bake science to food preparation to create a desired end product.
Contribute to and monitor adherence of others to the provision of a well-maintained kitchen environment and to the service of food and beverage products that are free from harmful bacteria or other contaminants, adhering to health, safety, sanitation and food handling regulations.
Ensure the safe operation of the kitchen and all aspects of food preparation to promote healthy workspaces and the responsible, efficient use of resources.
Career Opportunities - Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts, Institutional kitchens, Catering companies

A complete Manitoba Grade 12 or equivalent

English 40G/40S or equivalent

Consumer/Essential Mathematics 40S or equivalent