Professional Cook Apprenticeships

   •  Professional Cook 1, 2 & 3
   •  Professional Cook E-pprenticeship option

A beautifully prested plate with a lambchop sits on the warming counter in a professional kitchen. Chefs are working in the background.

Program at a glance

Credential

Technical Training Certification

Work experience

Sponsored apprentice

Delivery

On campus or online

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

No

Length

6 weeks

Two paths

The difference between foundation program and apprenticeship.
Learn more

Professional cooks are in demand

Take your culinary technical training at Canada's most successful Professional Cook Red Seal endorsed programs.

A chef holds out two beautifully plated meals for a fine dining experience.

Red Seal Cooks are in demand and work in a variety of establishments..

Flexible study options

The cook apprenticeship offers lots of flexibility and the freedom to earn while you learn.

In-class or self-paced online learning options are available for all Professional Cook training courses.

  • In-person training: approx. 23 weeks per level
  • Online, at your own pace E-pprenticeship option: approx. six months per level

“I learned a lot in the Culinary Arts program. It was affordable and easy to access. The chefs were all very knowledgeable and well connected in the industry.”

- Noah, The Pacific Restaurant and Terrace at the Hotel Grand Pacific

Careers in the culinary arts

Professional cooks are in demand and work in a wide range of establishments including:

  • Catering services
  • Family restaurants
  • Fine dining
  • Food inspection
  • Food product development
  • Household/personal chef 
  • Large institutions/business cafeterias
  • Hotels
Red Seal badge

Camosun College is a proud supporter of the Red Seal interprovincial trades program. 

Contact information

Trades Apprenticeship office

Campus location

Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102

Location link

Interurban campus

250-370-3856

tradesinfo@camosun.ca


If your inquiry is time sensitive we recommend phoning 250-370-3550. When emailing please include your full name and student number registration@camosun.ca.

 

Questions about your classes

For about the program contact 250-370-3856tradesinfo@camosun.ca or the department Chair.