Certificate in Culinary Skills

Develop the skills you need to launch a career in the food service industry. This 1-year Culinary Skills Certificate prepares you to begin working in a commercial kitchen and gives you a pathway to becoming a professional cook.Grow your passion for food and appreciation for both classic and emerging culinary trends and nutrition. You learn job-ready skills in a hands-on learning environment connected to industry that include: Basic cooking principles., Food preparation, Food culture and traditionInternational cooking techniques, Farm-to-table food sourcing, Culinary history, Recipe managementCareer optionsNova Scotia is experiencing a shortage of skilled cooks. Entry-level employment opportunities exist in a range of areas, including:Hotels, resorts and restaurants, Public institutions (e.g., schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities, etc.)Private institutions (e.g., golf clubs, yacht clubs, long-term housing, etc.), Catering, Marine industriesFuture study optionsContinue your studies at NSCC in Food Service and Nutrition Management where you’ll gain broader training in food preparation, nutrition and business for employment in institutional food service operations.Take the first step on the path towards Journeyperson Certification in the Cook trade. Graduates of this program are eligible for transfer credit upon registration in the Provincial Apprenticeship Program.Red Seal – Cook is a designated trade that qualifies for the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program. The Red Seal allows qualified tradespersons to practise the trade in any province or territory in Canada – where the trade is designated – without having to write further examinations.Post Red Seal certification opportunities include the Certified Chef de Cuisine program. In partnership with the Canadian Culinary Institute (CCI), this program is designed for established Red Seal chefs looking to fine tune their skills in the kitchen and deepen their restaurant management expertise.

High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.International students – High school diploma equivalency and