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Culinary Techniques - Cook II Apprenticeship

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Program Code: 415A
Credential: Ontario College Certificate
Start Dates: January
Program Length: 4 semesters
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Humber is proud to have the highest graduate employment and employer satisfaction rate of the GTA colleges based on Colleges Ontario’s key performance indicators for college graduates in 2022-2023.

Program Overview

Humber’s Cook Apprenticeship certificate program provides the fundamentals of menu planning, costing, butchery, garde manger and charcuterie, nutrition, baking, purchasing, and product management. We teach you about supervising kitchen staff in a balanced program of theory and practical classes to set you up for a successful career. The apprenticeship component allows you to study and work at the same time – earn while you learn.

Humber is home to the Ontario Cook Apprenticeship Training Centre, the largest training centre for cook apprentices in the province. The centre has been instrumental in the design of all of the province’s post-Red Seal cook apprentice curriculum. Humber’s apprenticeship curriculum is innovative while following the standards set by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).

Note: This program follows professional industry standards for decorum, uniform, hygiene and personal presentation. Practical courses, which take place in a lab, have strict uniform and attendance standards and policies that are mandatory for successful completion of the course.

Apprenticeships are not available to international applicants.

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Choose a program and pathway that leads all the way to Certified Master Chef

Humber Culinary & Baking Programs:

Culinary Skills

Ontario College Certificate

Launch your career quickly or use pathways to further your education.

Cook Apprentice

Ontario College Certificate

Work while you learn.

Culinary Management

Diploma

Baker Apprenticeship

Ontario College Certificate

Baking & Pastry Arts Management

Diploma

Humber Pathways:

Transition into Culinary Management Diploma after semester 1 or 2, or into Cook Apprentice with an eligible employer.

Graduates of Cook Apprenticeship can continue for 2 further semesters to add a Culinary Management diploma to your resume.

Graduates of either Culinary or Baking & Pastry Arts Management program can continue for 2 further semesters to add a second diploma to your resume.

Graduates of Baker Apprenticeship can continue for 2 further semesters to add a Baking and Pastry Arts Management diploma to your resume.

Graduates of either Culinary or Baking & Pastry Arts Management program can continue for 2 further semesters to add a second diploma to your resume.

Skills, knowledge, experience you will gain:

Contemporary Culinary Skills and Techniques, Butchery, Large Quantity Cooking, Food Safety & Sanitation

Menu planning, Butchery, Garde Manger and Charcuterie, Nutrition, Baking, Purchasing, Product Management

Contemporary Level Food Presentation, Styling Techniques and Various Butchery Processes.

Costing, nutrition, bread & baking applications, cake/cookie production, decoration/design, confectionery, product management.

Hands-on Baking, Product Development, Food Sales & Marketing and Food Styling.

Experiental Learning

224 hrs (16 hours (2 days) a week x 14 weeks)

Apprenticeship

224 hours (16 hours (2 days) a week x 14 weeks)

Apprenticeship

Work placement time?

Career possibilities:

Trained chefs can work worldwide in corporations, golf clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants, retirement homes, cruise ships.

Cook in a variety of restaurants or hotels within a variety of culturally diverse cuisines.

Work worldwide in corporations, golf clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants, retirement homes, cruise ships or your own business.

Work worldwide in corporations, golf clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants, retirement homes, cruise ships or your own business.

Create and market new bakery products, design wedding cakes, work in hotels, golf clubs, banquet halls.

Program Completion:

Complete 1 year certificate

Complete 2-year certificate

Complete 2-year Diploma

Complete 2-year certificate

Complete 2-year diploma

Industry Recognition:

World Association of Chef’s Societies (WACS)

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Certification Opportunities:

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification

Humber Expanded Pathway Options  :

1 year Culinary Management Diploma

WACS (World Association of Chef Societies) fast track to Commis Chef Certification

WACS (World Association of Chef Societies) fast track to Commis Chef Certification

Complete training standards manual through sponsor (3-4 years)

1 year Culinary Management Diploma

1 year Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma

Complete training standards manual through sponsor (3-4 years)

1-year Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma

On-the -job Experience/Training (3-4 years)

On-the -job Experience/Training (3-4 years)

On-the -job Experience/Training (3-4 years)

Comprehensive Pathways to Foodservice Certifications:

Red Seal Certification Exam- Chef De Cuisine / Baker Patissier

Red Seal Certification Exam-Chef De Cuisine

Red Seal Certification Exam- Chef De Cuisine / Baker Patissier

Red Seal Certification Exam- Chef De Cuisine / Baker Patissier

Red Seal Certification Exam-Baker Patissier / Chef De Cuisine

On-the-Job Training (5 years), Supervisory Experience (2 years)

Certified Chef de Cuisine (Canadian Culinary Institute)

On-the-Job training (3 years) HACCP Training

CMC-Certified Master Chef

Industry Partnerships

Longo Faculty of Business has more than 500 industry partners. Partners provide funding for capital projects (labs, etc.), provide internships for students, donate more than $60,000 in awards and scholarships, and employ our students upon graduation.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Humber is the home of the Canadian Centre of Culinary Arts & Science, Canada’s leading centre of excellence in culinary education, apprenticeship training and culinary research and development.

  • Kitchen Lab Facilities
  • On-Campus Restaurant Training Facility
  • Wine Tasting and Demonstration Lab

Student Experience

WNET Video

Humber and the Longo Faculty of Business hosted the Women Entering Non-Traditional Trades Conference

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In June 2021, CHCH Morning Live visited the Humber culinary labs.

Is Apprenticeship Right for You? 

There are many ways for passionate aspiring chefs to enter the fast-paced culinary industry. The opportunity to become an apprentice and "earn while you learn" is one of them. 

Recently, chef and culinary instructor Michael Teune sat down with Restaurants Canada to discuss apprenticeships in the culinary industry and the benefits for aspiring chefs, restaurant employees, employers and the culinary industry as a whole.

Learn While You Earn 

Working professionals can enroll in this Apprenticeship program and learn new culinary skills, earn a credential and reach higher goals, like earning their Red Seal Certification. A total of $4,000 in government grants are available to each Apprentice.

Uniform Orders

All students will need to purchase a uniform for this program. Place your order today by following the link below.

Your Career

The demand for passionate, well-trained chefs around the world is constant, and with more than 7,000 restaurants reflecting a wide variety of cultures and cuisines, Toronto is the ideal place to launch your culinary career.

The culinary skills you’ll gain at Humber will put you in high demand. Potential job locations include hotels, restaurants, clubs, resorts, hospitals, corporate settings and more.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you’ll be inspired by the variety of establishments you can own. Food service is a constantly evolving industry that has never been more in the spotlight, and our cook apprenticeship program is your gateway.

Professional Accreditations & Recognition

Canadian Culinary Federation (CCF)

The program helps to prepare students to write the Red Seal Journeyman Cook exam. After one year post-Red Seal, an apprentice may challenge a practical exam for the Canadian Culinary Federation (CCF) designation, Certified Working Chef. After four to five years, graduates may enroll in the Certified Chef de Cuisine program, also offered at Humber under the regulation of the CCF.

World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS)

The program is recognized by the World Association of Chef's Societies (WACS) for meeting or exceeding the WACS standards of quality culinary education and has been awarded international recognition from WACS. This program is approved by WACS for Fast Track Certification for the Worldchefs Commis Chef Level.

Additional requirements may apply.

Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.

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Admissions Questions

General Enquiries

Call 416-675-3111 or email enquiry@humber.ca. If you have already applied, be sure to check your application status on myhumber.ca.

Domestic Applicants Enquiries

Domestic applicants can book a one-on-one advising appointment with an admissions representative.

International Applicants Enquiries

Contact the International Centre for information about full-time programs (including the International Graduate School), how to apply and to follow up on your submitted application.

Program-Specific Questions

Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.

James Bodanis, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 5177
james.bodanis@humber.ca

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How To Become An Apprentice

Becoming an Apprentice

Find an employer willing to sponsor you as an apprentice.

Contact the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to register as an apprentice.

Work with your employer approximately one year before attending Humber.

View Instructions 

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

If you’re in high school – grade 11 or 12 – you can earn co-op education credits through work placements in some skilled trades.

Visit OYAP 

How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

Need Advice?

Program Advising Appointments

Get help narrowing down your program options or book a one-on-one pre-enrolment advising appointment with one of our Recruitment Officers.

Transfer & Pathway Advising

Book a virtual appointment with a Student Mobility Advisor learn more about getting Transfer Credit(s) for previous post-secondary experience, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), and Pathways options.

Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following requirement:

  • Academic

    This apprenticeship is regulated by the Ontario College of Trades. You and your employer are required to register through your local Apprenticeship Branch Office of the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD).

    You will be scheduled for the in-school portion of training by MLTSD. Apprentices who have been scheduled for the in-school training will be sent an Offer of Classroom Training letter from the MLTSD. For more information, visit ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship.

    Required Preparation

    •  Grade 12

    For Peel Region, please contact:
    MLTSD – Apprenticeship Branch
    The Emerald Centre
    10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle, Suite 404
    Mississauga, ON  L5R 3K6
    905.279.7333 or 800.736.7332
    ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario

    Mature Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

    College Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

    University Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

Post-Admission Requirements

Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).

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Fees & Financial Aid

Level 1 - $600
Level 2 - $600

Fees are subject to change.

Additional Costs

$400 - textbooks; $160 - uniforms; $100 - safety shoes.

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

Understand the costs associated with coming to Humber and explore resources available from first year to your final year on Student Fees and Financial Resources.

Scholarships

Humber Scholarships

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.

Humber Bursaries

Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.

Explore Opportunities through Humber Pathways

Humber Pathways include:

  • Opportunities to build on your college education and complete your diploma or degree at Humber.
  • Degree and graduate study opportunities at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and abroad.
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