Professional Cook (Apprentice Entry)

Cooks perform all phases of kitchen activities including the preparation and presentation of food, basic menu planning/costing and they possess knowledge of safety, sanitation and food storage, plus human and customer relations.

Cooks can obtain professional designation at Levels 1, 2, or 3, progressing in knowledge and responsibility at each Level. A Professional Cook 1 is usually supervised and performs basic cooking and food preparation tasks utilizing knife skills, correct terminology, and a variety of cooking methods. They must be able to follow recipes, weigh and measure food accurately, and have an understanding of the major techniques and principles used in cooking, baking, and other aspects of food preparation. At Level 1, a professional cook should have a solid foundation of culinary skill.

A Professional Cook 2 usually works under some supervision and performs a variety of cooking and food preparation tasks using multiple methods, and should have a preliminary understanding of food costing, menu planning, and purchasing processes.

Usually working under limited supervision, a Professional Cook 3 will be competent at the major techniques and principles used in cooking, baking, and other aspects of food preparation. In addition, a Professional Cook 3 should be able to plan and cost menus and recipes, and have an understanding of the communication skills necessary to take a leadership role in the kitchen.

At Level 3, a Professional Cook can obtain national designation as a Cook under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.

Other programs in this sector:

 | Baker

Recommendations

The same as Professional Cook (Institution Entry), except this program is designed for the apprentice currently working as a cook or chef.

 

A Foodsafe Level 1 Certificate is required prior to enrolment in a training program.

 

The following education is recommended: Grade 10 or equivalent (Grade 12 is preferred), including English 10, Math 10, Science 10.

 

The Apprenticeship Program is comprised of Levels 1-to-3 of progressive training, with each Level taking 6 weeks (180 hours) to complete, however certification can be achieved at any desired level (refer to SkilledTradesBC for full details).

 

At Levels 1 and 2, apprentices are required to accumulate 1,000 hours of work-based training; at Level 3, it's 3,000, totalling 5,000 hours.

PROGRAM TYPES

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VCC

Salmon Arm/Victoria

Apr 01 2024May 06 2024

Professional Cook 2 Workplace Entry

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Camosun College

Interurban

Apr 22 2024Nov 01 2024

Professional Cook (Workplace Entry)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Apr 22 2024Nov 01 2024

Professional Cook (Workplace Entry)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Apr 22 2024Nov 01 2024

Professional Cook (Workplace Entry)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Apr 22 2024Nov 01 2024

Professional Cook (Workplace Entry)

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Apr 22 2024May 27 2024

Professional Cook 1 Workplace Entry

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Apr 22 2024May 27 2024

Professional Cook 3 Workplace Entry

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Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek

May 13 2024Jun 24 2024

Professional Cook 3 Direct Entry

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Sep 03 2024Oct 07 2024

Professional Cook 2 Workplace Entry

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Sep 03 2024Oct 07 2024

Professional Cook 3 Workplace Entry

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Camosun College

Interurban

Sep 09 2024Oct 18 2024

Professional Cook (Workplace Entry)

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Oct 07 2024Nov 12 2024

Professional Cook 3 Workplace Entry

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Oct 07 2024Nov 12 2024

Professional Cook 1 Workplace Entry

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Camosun College

Interurban

Oct 21 2024Apr 18 2025

Professional Cook (Workplace Entry)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Nov 25 2024May 23 2025

Professional Cook (Workplace Entry)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Jan 13 2025Feb 21 2025

Professional Cook (Workplace Entry)

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Jan 13 2025Feb 18 2025

Professional Cook 2 Workplace Entry

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Jan 13 2025Feb 18 2025

Professional Cook 3 Workplace Entry

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Camosun College

Interurban

Jan 27 2025Jun 27 2025

Professional Cook (Workplace Entry)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Jan 27 2025Jun 27 2025

Professional Cook (Workplace Entry)

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Camosun College

Interurban

Jan 27 2025Jun 27 2025

Professional Cook (Workplace Entry)

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Feb 18 2025Mar 24 2025

Professional Cook 1 Workplace Entry

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Feb 18 2025Mar 24 2025

Professional Cook 3 Workplace Entry

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Mar 24 2025Apr 28 2025

Professional Cook 2 Workplace Entry

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Mar 24 2025Apr 28 2025

Professional Cook 3 Workplace Entry

INSTITUTIONS THAT OFFER THE PROGRAM BUT HAVE NO ACTIVELY SCHEDULED INTAKES BEFORE APRIL 2025

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Univ. of the Fraser Valley

Trades and Technology Centre (CEP)

Prof. Cook Workplace (L3)

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Van. Island University

Nanaimo

Professional Cook Workplace Entry

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