Culinary Skills Program (Preparatory Training) (A110)

Program Description

Leadership Claims

This program was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is unique in Canada.

Program Overview

George Brown College’s Culinary Skills (A110) is a free, supported education program for individuals who identify mental health and/or addictions challenges as a barrier to education and employment. In a small-group, hands-on setting, with experiential work opportunities and job coaching support, the program prepares students for entry-level work in Toronto's food service industry.

This program, developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), is designed for students who see work as part of their recovery process and is unique in Canada.

 

Full Description

The Culinary Skills (A110) program at George Brown College is one of two innovative Augmented Education employment-focused programs designed to support those with a history of mental health and/or addiction challenges by addressing common employment barriers that exist.

Developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), this free program provides training to support employment in the food service industry. It is offered to students who see work as part of their recovery process and helps those recovering from mental health and/or addictions challenges to take the first step toward a job in Toronto’s food service industry.

Culinary Skills Program Overview:

  • unique in Canada
  • free, two-semester, full-time program
  • starts in September
  • includes classroom and kitchen lab instruction
  • class and kitchen lab time approximately 30 to 35 hours per week
  • 150 hours of work placement and workshops
  • tutoring and support are available from program coaches
  • students graduate with an Ontario College Certificate

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Graduates of George Brown's Culinary Skills program will be qualified for entry-level food preparation jobs in commercial food service, cafeterias, fast food outlets, restaurants and catering operations.

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