Culinary Arts Diploma Program

Best For: Students with Experience Who Want to Further Their Career

Our Culinary Arts Diploma is designed for experienced cooks looking to advance their careers. This 5-month program focuses on mastering industry standards, and preparing for leadership roles in professional kitchens.

Graduate in 5 Months (23 Week)

Start your culinary career fast with hands-on training and real kitchen experience.

Small Class Sizes (> 10 Students)

Learn from expert chefs in an intimate, focused environment designed for success.

Affordable Tuition

Flexible payment options make quality culinary education within reach.

Culinary Arts Diploma

Our Culinary Arts Diploma Program is designed for experienced cooks looking to take the next step in their careers. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion or expanding your skill set, this program provides advanced training through a combination of theory-based learning, hands-on kitchen labs, and real-world application. Each class is structured to refine techniques, enhance leadership abilities, and prepare students for the challenges of high-level culinary roles in professional kitchens.

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Program Quick Facts

  • Tuition Cost: $6,550 | Food Cost: $620, Other Fees (Textbook, Uniform, Knife Kit & Materials): $831.12 ($735.50 plus HST)
  • Duration: 18 weeks
  • Instruction Hours: 360
  • Average Number of Hours/Week: 20-25
  • Lifetime Skills Refresher & Employment Assistance
  • Intakes: Jan, Mar & Sept
  • Maximum Student to Chef Instructor ratio: 12:1
  • Week Breaks: 5 | Total Duration: 23 Weeks

Take the First Step Toward Your Culinary Career

About the Program

This accelerated five-month program is designed for experienced cooks looking to refine their skills and advance their careers. Following a modular learning approach, students build on their industry knowledge step by step through a combination of advanced theory-based instruction and hands-on kitchen labs. Each module reinforces essential techniques, leadership skills, and kitchen management principles, ensuring students are prepared for high-level roles in a professional culinary environment.

Beyond technical training, the program includes career development support, job search assistance, and industry-recognized certifications to help graduates stand out in the workforce. The Basic Food Safety Certification is included, providing a deep understanding of hospitality standards and reinforcing the expertise needed to take the next step in your culinary career.

Term One

  • Culinary Essentials, Knife Skills and Kitchen Organization
  • Vegetables, Starches and Salads
  • Breakfast/Dairy Preparation, Sandwiches and Hors D’oeuvres
  • Bakeshop & Pastry
  • Certification Included: Food Handlers Certificate

Term Two

  • Soups, Stocks and Sauces
  • Fish & Shellfish Cookery
  • Meat & Game Cookery
  • Poultry & Game Bird Cookery

Hands-On, Real-World Experience

What Our Students are Saying

“The Culinary Arts Diploma gave me the confidence and skills to take on a leadership role in the kitchen. The hands-on training and expert instruction helped me refine my techniques and move up in my career.”

Ariel G. – Culinary Arts Diploma

“This program was exactly what I needed to take the next step. The modular learning approach made it easy to build on my experience, and the career support helped me land new opportunities before I even graduated.”

Jesse O. – Culinary ArtsDiploma