Culinary Management – Nutrition Program (H119)

Program Description

Program Overview

Combine the art of culinary with the science of nutrition. In this two-year diploma program, you'll learn how to work in various environments including the food service industry to meet the demands of increasingly health-conscious consumers. Our program combines instruction in culinary techniques, food service management, ingredient knowledge, healthy menu design and recipe/product development with the latest advances in the field of nutrition.

Full Description

You have a passion for food, cooking and health, and realize that people are becoming more concerned about nutrition and lifestyle. You can incorporate culinary skills and nutrition as you train for a rewarding career in the Culinary Management – Nutrition program.

In this two-year diploma program, you will learn how to work in a variety of environments, including the food service industry, to meet the demands of increasingly health-conscious consumers. This program combines instruction in culinary techniques, food service management, ingredient knowledge, healthy recipes, menu and food product development with the latest advances in the field of nutrition. You'll learn in a dynamic setting that includes demonstrations, lectures and hands-on culinary practice.

You will also complete a seven-week industry externship placement in your final semester, which will give you a great head start as you begin your career.

Program Schedule

The schedule for the Culinary Management – Nutrition program currently operates from Monday to Friday. Note: some classes may begin at 7 a.m. and others may run until 10 p.m.

George Brown College Chef School Student Standards and Expectations

Note: George Brown College has adopted a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative. As a result, we no longer have computer lab classrooms. For classes that require computers, students will need to bring their own laptops. Our Library Learning Commons offers open access computers as well as equipment that can be borrowed on a short-term basis. For more information, please contact The Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts at chcastudentsupport@georgebrown.ca

Your Field Education Options

You will complete a seven-week industry externship placement in your final semester. George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities within Culinary Management they believe will provide the learning experiences they value and meet the program's learning outcomes.

This valuable work experience can in turn be added to your resumé. In addition to more formal on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavours to provide learning opportunities with real-world challenges and customers.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

You will be on your way to a fulfilling career in a variety of organizations focused on food and nutrition. This includes:

  • restaurants
  • hotels
  • spas
  • resorts
  • schools
  • manufacturers
  • health and fitness facilities
  • seniors' residences and long-term care facilities
  • private chef

Your training will also provide you with the skills necessary to start your own business as an entrepreneur, perhaps as a personal chef. You will have the freedom to go in multiple directions with positions related to food preparation, menu design, quality assurance and recipe/food concept development.

Some of our graduates enjoy rewarding positions as chefs, cooks, food service managers, recipe/product developers, entrepreneurs or culinary trainers.

Educational Pathways

Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Food and Nutrition Management Program (Postgraduate) (H402)

If you’re a Culinary Management – Nutrition graduate with a passion for health care and nutrition and a desire to help others while taking your career to the next level, our one-year Food and Nutrition Management graduate certificate program is what you’re looking for.

The H402 Food and Nutrition Management program is accredited by the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management, which is necessary for employment as a Food and Nutrition Manager in Ontario.

"The H119 program provided me with an opportunity to acquire the essential culinary skills and nutritional education I needed to enter a professional field. The state-of-the-art facilities and knowledgeable and experienced chefs and teachers further enhanced my learning experience."

Khadija Atcha
Ontario College Diploma

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