Program Description
Cooks follow recipes, weigh and measure food accurately, and have an understanding of the major techniques and principles used in cooking, baking, and other aspects of food preparation.
A Professional Cook (Level 1) usually works in a supervised environment and performs basic cooking and food preparation tasks, utilizing knife skills, correct terminology, and a variety of cooking methods. At this level, a professional cook should have a solid foundation of culinary skills.
The Cook program consists of practical and essential skills related to the Cook 1 Apprenticeship program as outlined by the Industry Training Authority of British Columbia. Graduates receive Level 1 Technical Training and 400 work-based hours credit toward the Certificate of Qualification in Professional Cook 1. This 20-week program includes a 12-week Camp Cook component.
Career Prospects
Career prospects include work in camps, institutional kitchens, family restaurants, hotels, cruise ships, ferry boats, resorts, nursing homes, hospitals, catering operations, and airlines.
Details
Location: Dawson Creek Campus
Length: 20 weeks (includes Camp Cook, 12 weeks; Cook 1, 8 weeks)
Start: September and February
Fees: Current Fee Schedule
Admission Prerequisites
Provide British Columbia secondary school transcripts or equivalent indicating successful completion of Grade 10 level that includes:
- Grade 10 English or Career and College Preparation ENGL030 (Intermediate/Grade 10); and
- Grade 10 Math (Essentials, Applications or Principles) or Career and College Preparation MATH030 (Intermediate/Grade 10), both with 67 per cent (C+) or higher.
OR
Complete the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT):
- Reading Comprehension: 10.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Number Operations: 10.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Problem Solving: 10.0 grade equivalent or higher
Dual Credit
- Completion of Grade 10 level that includes Grade 10 English; and Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace), with 67 per cent (C+) or higher in both.
- Scheduled enrollment in Grade 11 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace), where applicable.
Important Notes
- The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
- Upon successful completion of the Cook 1 program, students will be required to write the Industry Training Authority Certificate of Qualification Professional Cook 1 exam.
- This program is Canadian Forces accredited. For more information see this pdf and visit the Canadian Forces website.
- The program is affiliated with Peace River South School District 59, Peace River North School District 60, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, and the Industry Training Authority.
- If a student possesses a valid ticket in any of the required safety courses (listed below), and can provide proof of its validity through to the program's end date, s/he will not be required to enroll in that particular course, and will have the cost of the course(s) will be reimbursed from the overall tuition.
- The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council. Download a PDF of the Program Completion Guide.
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Program Chair: Mark Heartt
Program Instructor: Michael French
Courses
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