Prerequisites
The standard entrance requirement for our diploma programs is a grade 12 diploma or its equivalent.
Applicants who do not have a grade 12 diploma and who have not attended school for one year or more may apply as mature students. In these instances, applicants may be required to write an admissions test to assess eligibility for their chosen program.
 Requirements
All applicants must complete an application form and participate in an interview with our Admissions Officer.
Student Capacity
Class sizes are capped at 16 students, ensuring that students receive close attention in the kitchen and classroom.
Admissions Procedure
Applications are always welcome. Please call us at (905) 761-9733 to schedule your interview.
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 Tuition Costs
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 Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a chef when I graduate?
To become a certified chef, you must complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job practical work experience, which must include 300 to 600 in-school course-hours. Liaison College offers both basic and advanced culinary programs where a student can achieve the required in-school training.
Why do we study theory?
To teach you the fundamentals that lead to a successful career in the professional kitchen of today and tomorrow.
Do I need to have cooking experience before I can take your cook/chef training?
No, you do not need to have prior cooking experience. Our Cook Basic program is designed for the novice cook. All you need is a love of cooking. You'll be amazed at how fast you'll learn!
What do I wear?
Our Students must wear the Liaison College chef's uniform at all times during their cook/chef training. You will be given your uniform on the first day of classes.
Our Students eat the food that they cook. Tasting their creations is an important part of building expertise as a cook.
Do you offer hands-on classes or is the teaching done by demonstration?
Our Cook Basic and Cook Advanced programs includes 200 hours of hands-on training in the kitchen. Our chef instructors demonstrate each new cooking skill compentency, then the students actually do the cooking.
Are your instructors certified chefs?
Yes, all of our chef instructors are qualified under Ministry guidelines and have extensive experience in the food services industry.
What types of salaries can be earned?
Title: Cook
Job Description: Cooks prepare food in public and private eating establishments including hotels, restaurants, institutions, trains and ships.
Salary Expectation: $15,000-$75,000 per annum
Title: Chef
Job Description: Chefs plan, direct and participate in food preparation and cooking activities in restaurants, hotels, institutions and other food establishments.
Salary Expectation: $30,000-$85,000 per annum
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