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.
Other programs in this sector:
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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Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact Institution |
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VCC | Howe Sound | Jan 27 2025–Jun 27 2025 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
VCC | Downtown Campus | Jul 07 2025–Aug 01 2025 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
VCC | Downtown Campus | Jul 07 2025–Aug 01 2025 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
VCC | Downtown Campus | Aug 05 2025–Aug 29 2025 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
VCC | Downtown Campus | Aug 05 2025–Aug 29 2025 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
VCC | Samuel Robertston Technical Secondary School | Sep 02 2025–May 01 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
VCC | Walnut Grove | Sep 02 2025–Jun 05 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
VCC | Mission School District | Sep 02 2025–Apr 24 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
VCC | Salmon Arm/Victoria | Sep 02 2025–Jan 19 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
VCC | Imagine High Integrated Arts & Technology Secondary School | Sep 02 2025–Apr 24 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
VCC | Richmond School District | Sep 04 2025–Jun 26 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
VCC | Howe Sound | Jan 26 2026–Jun 26 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
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VCC | Howe Sound | Jan 27 2025–Jun 27 2025 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
VCC | Downtown Campus | Jul 07 2025–Aug 01 2025 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
VCC | Downtown Campus | Jul 07 2025–Aug 01 2025 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
VCC | Downtown Campus | Aug 05 2025–Aug 29 2025 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
VCC | Downtown Campus | Aug 05 2025–Aug 29 2025 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
VCC | Samuel Robertston Technical Secondary School | Sep 02 2025–May 01 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
VCC | Walnut Grove | Sep 02 2025–Jun 05 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
VCC | Mission School District | Sep 02 2025–Apr 24 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
VCC | Salmon Arm/Victoria | Sep 02 2025–Jan 19 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
VCC | Imagine High Integrated Arts & Technology Secondary School | Sep 02 2025–Apr 24 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
VCC | Richmond School District | Sep 04 2025–Jun 26 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
VCC | Howe Sound | Jan 26 2026–Jun 26 2026 | Culinary Arts - Satellite Program |