This course introduces students to the basic principles of nutrition and its application in food preparation. This course also examines the study of taste and flavour and introduces students to institutional menus and terminology.
Building on skills and knowledge acquired in previous classes, this course also gives students hands-on experience preparing and serving multiple lunch items at service stations in a cafe setting. Finishing techniques will be applied to par-cooked vegetables and starches, meat, poultry and seafood. Emphasis is placed on communication, teamwork, time management and critical thinking skills, as well as, efficient work methods and quality control.
Prerequisites
CULI 1506.
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What you will learn
- 1. Orientation to Course Information, Review House Guidelines
2. Professional Practice and Skills
3. Basic Nutrition
4. Palette Development and Taste & Flavour Principles
5. Introduction to Menus
6. Health Safety and Sanitation Principles for a Short Order Café
7. Introduction to the Short Order Café and Kitchen Stations
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42268 |
March 9, 2026 to April 2, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42269 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42293 |
April 7, 2026 to May 1, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42313 |
May 4, 2026 to May 29, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42328 |
June 8, 2026 to July 3, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60312 |
July 6, 2026 to July 31, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60320 |
August 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60329 |
August 31, 2026 to September 25, 2026 |
Lecture Lab Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72133 |
October 26, 2026 to November 20, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | 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.