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Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts

Professional Cook Level 1 & 2


QUICK FACTS

Credential:
Certificate

Duration:
39 weeks

Format:
Full time, Mon - Fri
Options:
7am - 2pm

How to apply

Start date:
August 2025

Location:
Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Road, Chilliwack BC

Cost:
(Details)

FEATURES:

  • Apprenticeship option available
  • Hands-on experience in our Rivers' Dining Room, under the supervision of professional chefs
  • Program eligible for financial aid
  • Small class sizes: student/instructor ratio is 20:1

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The UFV Culinary Arts program trains aspiring cooks to work in all styles of kitchens: small family-style restaurants, large multinational hotels, or health care institutions.  

All cooking students are registered as cook apprentices with Skilled Trades BC. Upon successful completion of the program, eligible students can write both the Professional Cook One and Two Certificate of Qualification exams.

Sample topics include:

  • Safety and sanitation
  • Knife-handling skills
  • Use and care of equipment
  • Cooking methods
  • Banquet planning
  • A la carte dining
  • Basic service skills
  • Menu planning and costing

CAREER EXPECTATIONS

Culinary arts professionals can work anywhere from cruise ships to exclusive resorts; from safari tours to movie sets; or from oil drilling platforms to five-star restaurants. If you land a job as a professional cook in the tourism industry you may both work and enjoy extended periods of leisure in some of the world's top travel destinations. Or you may find employment close to home in a family restaurant, a multinational hotel, or with a local caterer.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Professional Cook certificate entrance requirements

*Please see above link for all entrance requirements for this program

Note:

  • Must be able to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time in one place
  • A professional image, including wearing a kitchen uniform that is neat and clean.
  • Food Safe Level 1

QUESTIONS?

Phone: 604-847-5448
Toll free: 1-888-504-7441, local 5448
Email: trades@ufv.ca
Or ask online