Professional Cook 1 – ESL

Overview

Gain professional culinary skills while upgrading your English speaking, reading, writing, and listening for the workplace.

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My time at Vancouver Community College’s Music and Dance Program has been nothing short of transformative. What began as a pursuit of artistic excellence evolved into a journey that not only refined my skills but also shaped me into a more confident and expressive individual.

John Dow, Music & Dance

What to expect

• 40 weeks of full-time study
• A fully equipped commercial kitchen
• Work experience in VCC’s public cafeteria
• Hands-on learning
• Classroom instruction
• Active participation
• Teamwork
• Critical thinking
• Self/peer assessments
• Exams
• Practical assessments
• Course assignments
• Portfolios

What you will learn

• Apply cookery skills and theoretical knowledge to the preparation, presentation and service of a range of dishes and beverages for a commercial hospitality environment.
• Evaluate product for consistency and accuracy in yield, taste, flavour, and overall appearance according to product specifications and standards.
• Identify and describe the principles of nutrition and balanced food combinations for institutional menus.
• Adhere to industry health, safety and employment standards in the preparation, handling and storage of food and equipment.
• Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for success and sustainable professional practice in the culinary arts.
• Reflect on performance and practice to enhance professional skills needed to enter and advance in the culinary industry.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in English using industry-specific language and sociocultural practices

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

Job prospectives

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• Dental Technologist / Dental Technician
• Dental Lab Quality Control Specialist
• Dental Materials Sales Representative
• Dental Equipment Technician or Specialist
• CAD / CAM Designer for Dental Restorations
• Dental Laboratory Manager
• Dental Technology Instructor

Admission Requirement

• ELSK 0515 and ELSK 0520 each with a grade of ‘S’ or equivalent or
• English Language Proficiency demonstrated by one of the following:

o IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum overall score of 4.5 with no band lower than 4.0        or o  TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test) with a minimum score of 45, or equivalent

• Any grade 10 Mathematics course or VCC’s Basic Arithmetic assessment with an 80% or equivalent  or
• Approval of the department

Applicants must be able to physically handle; all seafood including but not limited to fish & shellfish, beef, lamb, pork, all types of poultry, all types of game, all dairy products, and all associated by-products required to meet the program outcomes.  Any other known food allergies must be disclosed.

Notes

• Applicants with a VCC Baking and Pastry Certificate or Baking and Pastry Red Seal Certificate may be exempt from CULI 1504 Baking Techniques
• Applicants with a Meat Cutter’s Red Seal Certificate may be exempt from CULI 1505 Butchery and Meat Cutting

Recommended Characteristics

• Physical condition and stamina to meet the demands of the program, including good motor skills and coordination
• Ability to multi-task, work accurately with strong and neatly, efficient organizational and manage time effectively  management skills
• Integrity, ability to take initiative and handle responsibility
• Ability to work independently and respectfully in groups
• Ability to give close attention to detail for sustained long periods of time
• Interpersonal & respectful communication skills
• Some creativity is an asset
• High standards of personal hygiene

Program Availability

Courses

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application Process

Contact us

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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca