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
Area of study
Length
6 weeks
Professional cooks are in demand
Take your culinary technical training at Canada's most successful Professional Cook Red Seal endorsed programs.

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

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
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 250-370-3856, tradesinfo@camosun.ca or the department Chair.