Cook (General)

Cooks perform all phases of kitchen activities including the preparation and presentation of vegetables, soups, sauces, meat, fish and poultry, cold kitchen items, desserts, baking, pastry, etc. Cooks also perform basic menu planning/costing and possess knowledge of safety, sanitation and food storage, plus human and customer relations.

If desired, Cooks can obtain professional designation at Levels 1, 2, or 3, progressing in knowledge and responsibility at each Level. Refer to Professional Cook programs in this trade sector for more information.

Recommendations

Creativity, a keen sense of taste and smell, interest in precision work and good memory for details.

 

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 comprises 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).

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VCC

Howe Sound

Jan 27 2025Jun 27 2025

Culinary Arts - Satellite Program

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Jul 07 2025Aug 01 2025

Culinary Arts - Satellite Program

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Jul 07 2025Aug 01 2025

Culinary Arts - Satellite Program

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Aug 05 2025Aug 29 2025

Culinary Arts - Satellite Program

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VCC

Downtown Campus

Aug 05 2025Aug 29 2025

Culinary Arts - Satellite Program

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VCC

Samuel Robertston Technical Secondary School

Sep 02 2025May 01 2026

Culinary Arts - Satellite Program

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VCC

Walnut Grove

Sep 02 2025Jun 05 2026

Culinary Arts - Satellite Program

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VCC

Mission School District

Sep 02 2025Apr 24 2026

Culinary Arts - Satellite Program

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VCC

Salmon Arm/Victoria

Sep 02 2025Jan 19 2026

Culinary Arts - Satellite Program

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VCC

Imagine High Integrated Arts & Technology Secondary School

Sep 02 2025Apr 24 2026

Culinary Arts - Satellite Program

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VCC

Richmond School District

Sep 04 2025Jun 26 2026

Culinary Arts - Satellite Program

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VCC

Howe Sound

Jan 26 2026Jun 26 2026

Culinary Arts - Satellite Program