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Becoming an exceptional chef requires more than just a passion for food. It involves understanding the journey from farm to fork - the soil, sunlight, and hard work behind every ingredient, along with the business acumen needed for success. This career demands bold creativity and the ability to evolve continuously. If this is your dream path, begin your culinary education today at Loyalist's on-campus fine dining establishment, Resto 213.
Hands-on education
Develop your skills and creativity under the mentorship of acclaimed chefs who champion locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Gain practical experience in both the kitchen and front-of-house operations at Resto 213, Loyalist's student-operated gourmet restaurant.
Acquire comprehensive knowledge in culinary management - covering everything from guest service and food production to cost analysis, menu development, and promotional planning.
Students also create products for the Loyalist Market, a retail space featuring an impressive selection of fresh and frozen items made by Culinary program participants.
Educational visits to regional farms, vineyards, and eateries foster meaningful connections with our local food and drink producers.
Optional global excursions offer extraordinary opportunities to explore international cuisine and traditions. Past trips have included destinations like Morocco, New York, Paris, Switzerland, and Portugal.
Benefit from personalized instruction in intimate class settings with certified professional chefs and Red Seal pastry experts.
Required academic preparation
OR
Recommended academic preparation
Grade 12 Mathematics
English language requirements
TOEFL: (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 550 (paper-based test); 80 (IBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)
IELTS (International English Language Test Service): 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS); 6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): Overall band of 60, writing 60