Program Overview

Program Overview

The Culinary Management program at St. Lawrence College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the culinary arts, preparing them for a successful career in the food service industry. The program is a two-year Ontario College Diploma, with a focus on hands-on learning and real-world experience.

Program Details

• Code: 1003
• Start Date: No intakes available
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• Campus: Kingston
• Program Length: 2 Years
• Delivery: Full-Time

Program Highlights

The program features a state-of-the-art training kitchen, where students can develop their culinary skills and gain practical experience. The program also includes a restaurant service component, where students can apply their skills in a real-world setting. Additionally, the program offers a Barbados exchange program, where students can complete their second year of studies at Barbados Community College.

Program Outline

The program consists of four semesters, with a focus on culinary techniques, food science, baking, and kitchen management. The program also includes general education courses and a career planning and communications course.

Semester 1

• CHEF 104: Culinary Techniques 1
• CHEF 105: Food Science 1
• CHEF 106: Baking 1: Foundations of Baking
• CHEF 107: Culinary Math
• CHEF 1000: Kitchen Management 1

Semester 2

• CHEF 203: Food Science 2
• CHEF 204: Culinary Techniques 2
• CHEF 205: Restaurant Service
• COMM 14: Career Planning and Communications
• CHEF 1002: Kitchen Management 2
• CHEF 1001: Menu Planning and Design

Semester 3

• CHEF 302: Food Science 3
• CHEF 303: Culinary Techniques 3
• GENE Online: General Education Online
• GENE: General Education Course
• CHEF 2001: Culinary Event Preparation

Semester 4

• CHEF 401: Baking 2
• CHEF 408: Kitchen Management 3
• GENE: General Education Course
• CHEF 2000: Entrepreneurship and Marketing
• CHEF 2002: Culinary Techniques 4

Requirements

• Ontario Secondary Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
• Grade 12 English at the C or U level
• Grade 11 Math at the C, U, or M level

Fees

• Canadian Students:
  • Tuition: $2,721.36 CAD
  • Program Fees: $555.00 CAD
  • Ancillary Fees: $1,531.33 CAD
  • Total: $4,807.69 CAD
• International Students:
  • Tuition: $16,430.00 CAD
  • Program Fees: $555.00 CAD
  • Ancillary Fees: $2,300.35 CAD
  • Total: $19,285.35 CAD

Career Opportunities

• Prep cook
• Line cook/commis chef
• Pastry cook
• Breakfast cook
• Personal chef
• Food writer/critic
• Food photographer
• Kitchen, restaurant, or recipe designer
• Food truck owner
• Restaurants
• Bars
• Hotels
• Catering companies
• Conference centres
• Bakeries
• Retirement living
• Cruise ships
• Prisons
• Cafeterias
• Airline catering

Testimonials

"The program was fantastic. Coming in I didn't know what to expect but the faculty were so welcoming. The facilities are absolutely astounding. This program has certainly had a positive impact on my career. Glad I came to SLC." - Robert Waddell "Before coming to St. Lawrence College, I worked in the UK as a Chef Manager. One of my friends told me about St. Lawrence College. I learned professional culinary skills from the experienced teachers from the culinary program. The International department staff is very supportive and friendly, too." - Rajita Nandyala

Other Information

• Culinary Equipment List:
  • Culinary knife kits are supplied by the program and do not need to be purchased by a culinary student
  • Culinary Uniform Package: Small X-Large ($159.00 + tax)
  • One Pair of Safe/Non-slip Shoes/Work Boots/Running Shoes: Black or Brown or White
  • Textbooks are great program reference materials but are optional
  • A personal electronic device (laptop) for accessing and submitting program coursework from off campus
• Culinary Book List:
  • Professional Cooking for Canadian Chefs' 9th Edition
  • The Chef's Companion
  • Professional Cooking for Canadian Chefs' 9th Edition Study Guide

Credit Transfer Opportunities

• Technological University of the Shannon - Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts
• Munster Technological University - Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts

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