GEORGE BROWN FULL-TIME PROGRAMS GUIDE 2010-2011

Culinary Skills - Chef Training Program

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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organised, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.

List of Courses

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OUR PROGRAM

This is your ticket to an exciting and rewarding career as a chef or cook! Our one-year Chef Training certificate program has exactly what you need to get started - top-notch instruction and hands-on practice with professional chefs. They’ll teach you all the fundamentals of ingredients and food preparation, and introduce you to the fascinating world of food culture. But that’s not all. You’ll also learn to see the big picture by studying in areas like:

• the Art of Eating and Dining
• nutrition
• kitchen and menu management
• food, beverage and labour cost control

This program will broaden your knowledge and give you the skills you need to succeed in today’s food service industry.

This program provides the complete in-school portion of the Cook Apprentice certification program of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (see page 180).

YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS - LEARNING PATHWAYS

Students may qualify for direct entry to the second year of the Culinary Management diploma program, with the addition of COMM1007 and a General Education elective, or the Culinary Arts - French program.

PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS

Do you work during the day? Are you looking for a flexible schedule or do you need to make up a course? Continuing Education offers this complete certificate in evening and weekend courses throughout the year. When you complete this certificate through Continuing Education, you are eligible to apply for advanced standing in the second year of the Culinary Management full-time program. Please visit coned.georgebrown.ca for details or contact or 416-415-5000, ext. 2517.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM COSTS (APPROXIMATE)

Uniforms                      $100-$125
Knives                          $175-$200
Small wares                  $50
Books                          $400
Black safety shoes        $100

YOUR CAREER

The hardest part will be deciding which job offer to accept! Toronto alone has more than 9,000 restaurants, hotel dining rooms, cafés and eateries, as well as numerous clubs and resorts, spas and catering companies. But with the skills you’ll learn at George Brown, you’ll be in demand anywhere in the world, and you’ll have the training to build a successful career wherever you go.

COURSES

SEMESTER 1
GSCI1102       Nutrition and Lifestyle
HOSF1002      Culinary Desserts
HOSF1184      Banquet and Production Kitchen I
HOSF1185      Fundamentals of Butchery
HOSF1023      Culinary Skills I
HOSF1029      Theory of Food I
HOSF1145      Sanitation
HOSF1146      First Aid/Heartsaver CPR
MATH1000     Math Foundations
COMM1047   Business Communications

SEMESTER 2
HOSF1166      Banquet and Production Kitchen II
HOSF1024      Culinary Skills II
HOSF1031      Theory of Food II
HOST1005      Food, Beverage and Labour Cost Control
GHUM1063    Art of Eating and Dining - Wines: History and Production*
HOST1126      Career Preparation
MATH1102     Hospitality Math
COMP1082     Computer Skills and Applications

*Approximately $100 is required to cover your dining expenses at three of our industry partners restaurants.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Christine Walker, Program Co-ordinator, Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts at 416-415-5000, ext. 3027 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

E-mail

For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.

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