Cook’s Assistant Program
• Full-time • Starts: TBA • Fees,
We recommend that you complete your
entire program: TBA • 7 weeks •
Occupational First Aid Level III (OFA
Level III) with the Cook’s Assistant
For details contact Mackenzie
Program. Both the Mackenzie and Fort
campus
St. James campuses offer OFA III sev-
eral times each year.
Careers
Interested in working in a commercial
Program outline
kitchen? Jump-start your career with
Topics include:
this hands-on program. You’ll gain the
practical skills needed to work in
• Safety and sanitary regulations
restaurants, hospitals, resorts, hotels,
• Understanding recipe instructions
and industrial camps.
• Grocery and supply orders
This program teaches you to assist a
• Care and use of commercial cooking
chef in preparing a wide variety of
equipment
foods, and will enable you to put to-
gether a daily meal displaying the skills
• Preparation work for breakfast,
and techniques learned throughout the
lunch, dinner, and dessert
course.
• Basic knife skills
As well, you’ll gain:
• Cooking techniques
• FoodSafe certification
• An understanding of different meat
• Job search skills
cuts, fruits, and vegetables
• Effective communication skills
You might also be interested in . . .
• Teamwork skills
• Professional Cook
• Conflict resolution skills
• Time management skills
Important dates
Please contact the campus directly.
Admission requirements
• 19 years of age or older
Revised: 11.08.02
• Proficient in English and math
(recommended minimum of Grade 10
or equivalent)
• Prepared to participate in a physi-
cally rigorous environment that re-
quires long working hours
• Physically fit
Graduation requirements
Graduation requirements include the
following:
• Successful completion of the work
experience practicum
• The creation of a resumé and cover
letter
• Demonstrated interview skills
2011-12 CNC program guide and course calendar
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