Culinary Management

Program: CULN
Credential: Ontario College Diploma, Co-op
Delivery: Full-time
Work Integrated Learning: 1 Co-op Work Term
Length: 4 Semesters, plus 1 work term
Duration: 2 Years
Effective: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Location: Barrie

Description

Touch, taste, feel the difference! Students develop job-ready skills integral to success as culinary professionals in multiple sectors of the food service industry. They acquire knowledge and proficiency to work in the world’s best kitchens, in a learning environment enriched through exposure to chefs and industry leaders. Students focus on professionalism, culinary and business skills, safety and sanitation, nutrition, and product knowledge and identification. They participate in entrepreneurial experiences and can access pathways to future learning. Through a capstone activity, students hone their expertise to showcase their culinary and professional leadership skills. Through this program, students complete the in-school portion of the cook apprenticeship program of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find work as executive chefs, directors of culinary services, product development chefs, food stylists, food artisans, food entrepreneurs, personal chefs, chef educators, food service vendors, caterers, corporate chefs, food and beverage directors, marine cooks, and nutrition chefs all working locally, provincially, nationally and internationally.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. provide advanced culinary planning, preparation and presentation for a variety of food service environments using a range of classical and contemporary techniques;
  2. apply basic and advanced food and bake science to food preparation to create a desired end product;
  3. contribute to and monitor adherence of others to the provision of a well-maintained kitchen environment and to the service of food and beverage products that are free from harmful bacteria or other contaminants, adhering to health, safety, sanitation and food handling regulations;
  4. ensure the safe operation of the kitchen and all aspects of food preparation to promote healthy work spaces, responsible kitchen management and efficient use of resources;
  5. create menus that reflect knowledge of nutrition and food ingredients, promote general health and well-being, respond to a range of nutritional needs and preferences and address modifications for special diets, food allergies and intolerances, as required;
  6. apply business principles and recognized industry costing and control practices to food service operations to manage and promote a fiscally responsible operation;
  7. apply knowledge of sustainability, ethical and local food sourcing, and food security to food preparation and kitchen management, recognizing the potential impacts on food production, consumer choice and operations within the food service industry;
  8. select and use technology, including contemporary kitchen equipment, for food production and promotion;
  9. perform effectively as a member of a food and beverage preparation and service team and contribute to the success of a food-service operation by applying self-management and interpersonal skills;
  10. develop strategies for continuous personal and professional learning to ensure currency with and responsiveness to emerging culinary techniques, regulations, and practices in the food service industry;
  11. contribute to the development of marketing strategies that promote the successful operation of a food service business;
  12. contribute to the business management of a variety of food and beverage operations to foster an engaging work environment that reflects service excellence;
  13. employ entrepreneurial strategies to identify and respond to new opportunities;
  14. apply knowledge related to the pairing of food and beverage used for menu planning and design.

Practical Experience

All co-operative education programs at Georgian contain mandatory work term experiences aligned with program learning outcomes.  Co-op work terms are designed to integrate academic learning with work experience, supporting the development of industry specific competencies and employability skills.

Georgian College holds membership with, and endeavours to follow, the co-operative education guidelines set out by the Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) and Experiential and Work-Integrated Ontario (EWO) as supported by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Co-op is facilitated as a supported, competitive job search process. Students are required to complete a Co-op and Career Preparation course scheduled prior to their first co-op work term. Students engage in an active co-op job search that includes applying to positions posted by Co-op Consultants, and personal networking.  Co-op work terms are scheduled according to a formal sequence that alternates academic and co-op semesters as shown in the program progression below.

Programs may have additional requirements such as a valid driver’s license, strong communication skills, industry specific certifications, and ability to travel. Under exceptional circumstances, a student may be unable to complete the program progression as shown below. Please refer to Georgian College Academic Regulations for details.   

International co-op work terms are supported and encouraged, when aligned with program requirements.

Further information on co-op services can be found at www.GeorgianCollege.ca/co-op

Program Progression

The following reflects the planned progression for full-time offerings of the program.

Fall Intake - Barrie

  • Sem 1: Fall 2024
  • Sem 2: Winter 2025
  • Work Term: Summer 2025
  • Sem 3: Fall 2025
  • Sem 4: Winter 2026

Winter Intake - Barrie

  • Sem 1: Winter 2025
  • Sem 2: Summer 2025
  • Sem 3: Fall 2025
  • Sem 4: Winter 2026
  • Work Term: Summer 2026

Articulation

A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can be found on our website at https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

Admission Requirements

OSSD or equivalent with

  • Grade 12 English (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

Additional Information

Our students are given many opportunities to enhance their learning through their involvement in extracurricular activities such as membership in the junior chapter of the regional Professional Chefs' Association (Muskoka and District Chef's Association); participation in Georgian College's award-winning culinary team; and regular industry experiential opportunities in which the student will take part in events held both at the college and on location at some of the top resorts and facilities in our region.

It is recommended that students take GNED 1000 Environmental Concerns as one of their General Education choices.

Graduation Requirements

20 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
1 Co-op Work Term

Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year, and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester unless otherwise stated on the course outline.

Program Tracking 

The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the Fall intake of the program. Where more  than one intake is offered  contact the program co-ordinator for the program tracking.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
Program Courses  
FOSR 1016 Basic Cooking Techniques 70
FOSR 1017 Basic Foodservice Cooking 84
FOSR 1018 Basic Baking and Pastry Skills 70
FOSR 1019 Basic Kitchen Management and the Professional Chef 28
FOSR 1026 Basic Food Theory and Product Knowledge 42
SANI 1000 Basic Food Service Safety and Certification 10
Communications Course  
Select 1 course from the communications list during registration. 42
General Education Course  
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration. 42
 Hours388
Semester 2
Program Courses  
FOSR 1021 Advanced Cooking Techniques 70
FOSR 1022 Advanced Foodservice Cooking 84
FOSR 1023 Advanced Baking and Pastry Skills 70
FOSR 1024 Advanced Kitchen Management and the Profitable Chef 42
FOSR 1027 Advanced Food Theory and Product Knowledge 28
Communications Course  
Select 1 course from the communications list during registration. 42
General Education Course  
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration. 42
 Hours378
Semester 3
Program Courses  
FOSR 2015 Developing Regional Cuisine 84
FOSR 2016 Practical Butchery 42
FOSR 2017 Garde Manger 70
FOSR 2018 Menu and Facility Design 42
MGMT 2001 Principles of Management 42
 Hours280
Semester 4
Program Courses  
FOSR 2003 Wine, Beer and Spirits 42
FOSR 2004 Patisserie 56
FOSR 2020 Cook by Design 56
FOSR 2021 Showcasing Regional Cuisine 60
General Education Course  
Select 1 course from the General Education list during registration. 42
 Hours256
 Total Hours1302
Plan of Study Grid
Co-op Work TermHours
COOP 1036 Culinary Management Work Term (occurs after Semester 2) 560
 Hours560
 Total Hours560

Graduation Window

Students unable to adhere to the program duration of two years (as stated above) may take a maximum of four years to complete their credential. After this time, students must be re-admitted into the program, and follow the curriculum in place at the time of re-admission.

Disclaimer: The information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Academic content of programs and courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational objectives and employment market needs. 

Program outlines may be subject to change in response to emerging situations, in order to facilitate student achievement of the learning outcomes required for graduation. Components such as courses, progression, coop work terms, placements, internships and other requirements may be delivered differently than published.

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