Sous Chef Diploma Program

Best For: Students with No Professional Experience

Our Sous Chef Program gets you career-ready to work in a professional kitchen in less than a year. It’s the perfect choice if you have little to no work experience.

Graduate in 9 Months (37 Week)

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

Small Class Sizes (> 12 Students)

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

Affordable Tuition

Flexible payment options make quality culinary education within reach.

Sous Chef Diploma

Our Sous Chef Diploma Program is the perfect fit for anyone looking to break into the culinary industry and develop a strong foundation in professional cooking. Whether you’re starting with no experience or want to sharpen your skills, this program is structured to provide a mix of classroom theory, hands-on training, and real-world experience. Each class is designed to reinforce the techniques needed to work efficiently in a commercial kitchen, preparing students for the fast-paced, high-performance world of professional cooking.

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Program Quick Facts

  • Tuition Cost: $7,950 | Food Cost Fees: $620, Other Fees (Textbook, Uniform, Knife Kit & Materials): $831.12 ($735.50 plus HST)

  • Duration: 37 Weeks
  • Instruction Hours: 675
  • 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: 13 | Total Duration: 50 Weeks

Take the First Step Toward Your Culinary Career

About the Program

This two-term program follows a modular learning approach, allowing students to build their knowledge and confidence step by step. Each day is split between theory-based instruction in the classroom and hands-on training in the student kitchen, ensuring that concepts are not only learned but also applied in a practical setting. Students will also gain valuable work experience, developing the skills necessary to thrive in a professional kitchen environment.

Beyond technical training, the program includes career development support, job search assistance, and industry-recognized certifications to help graduates transition seamlessly into the workforce. The Basic Food Safety Certification is included as part of the program, equipping students with a strong understanding of hospitality standards and regulations that will add value in any kitchen.

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

“This program gave me the skills and confidence to walk into a professional kitchen and feel like I belonged. The hands-on training was exactly what I needed to start my career.”

Matt K – Sous Chef Diploma

“I went from having no kitchen experience to landing a job before I even graduated. The small class sizes and expert instruction made all the difference.”

Sherry G – Sous Chef Diploma