This course provides an introduction to the food industry and the essential skills required for success as a cook. It introduces learners to language and terminology specific to the field of culinary arts. Career planning, job search strategies, and sociocultural competencies appropriate to the workplace will be introduced and practiced.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Orientation to VCC College, Culinary Arts Program, House Guidelines, Student Services, Facilities
- Professional Practice and Skills
- Introduction to the Culinary Arts profession – History and Trends
- Career Planning – Culinary Careers
- Introduction to Health, Safety, and Sanitation– General and Food
- Introduction to Commercial Kitchen Equipment
- Food Industry Stewardship
- Introduction to Recipes –Measurement Systems
- Introduction to Basic Kitchen Ingredients – Pantry Essentials
- Introduction to Basic Vegetable Processing and Fabrication – Cutting Techniques
- Introduction to General principles of Cooking – Heat
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42252 |
January 26, 2026 to June 26, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Howe Sound Secondary School | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42316 |
March 9, 2026 to April 2, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61348 |
May 4, 2026 to May 28, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.