Turn your passion for food into a rewarding culinary career. Algonquin College`s two-year Culinary Management Ontario College Diploma program gives you the most current knowledge and cutting-edge skills needed to excel in the high-growth culinary industry. You are trained by industry leaders in world-class culinary labs, with a focus on advanced culinary skills, managerial skills and hands-on experience. As a student, your studies include: <ul>
<li>food preparation </li>
<li>baking techniques </li>
<li>nutrition </li>
<li>menu planning </li>
<li>plating techniques </li>
<li>restaurant service and entrepreneurship, and </li>
<li>farm to fork cooking</li></ul> Some classes are held in the evening and on the weekend in Restaurant International, Algonquin College`s on-campus fine-dining restaurant, to give you a taste of your career after graduation. You also complete industry-related certifications such as Sanitation and Safety, WHMIS, Respectful Workplace and Smart Serve. Expand your real-world experience and make industry connections with 160-hour field placement. With opportunities to participate in community events, culinary competitions and industry activities, you have many chances to refine your skills and gain valuable experience. In your third semester, you have the opportunity to earn your credits while studying abroad in the beautiful country of Montenegro on the Adriatic Sea. Graduates may find employment as cooks or assistant cooks in the food service departments of restaurants, hotels, motels, resorts, cruise ships, institutions and catering companies. The managerial content of this program enables graduates to progress into such diversified areas as: <ul>
<li>food and beverage control </li>
<li>purchasing and receiving </li>
<li>commis de cuisine </li>
<li>department chefs </li>
<li>junior sous-chefs </li>
<li>executive sous-chefs </li>
<li>chefs de cuisine </li>
<li>executive chefs de cuisine. </li></ul> Graduates may also pursue self-employment opportunities.