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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, agricultural processes, and business operations. This career demands creative courage and continuous evolution. If this is your dream profession, begin your training today at Loyalist's campus-based fine dining establishment, Resto 213.
Hands-on education
Develop and experiment under the mentorship of acclaimed chefs who deeply value locally-sourced ingredients.
Gain practical experience in both the kitchen and dining area of Resto 213, Loyalist's student-operated gourmet restaurant on campus.
Acquire comprehensive knowledge in culinary operations - including customer service, cooking techniques, cost analysis, menu development, and promotional planning.
Culinary students also produce goods for the Loyalist Market, a retail space featuring an impressive selection of fresh and frozen items made by students.
Educational visits to regional farms, vineyards, and eateries create meaningful connections with our local food and drink industry.
Optional global excursions offer extraordinary insights into international cuisine and traditions. Previous trips have included destinations like Morocco, New York, Paris, Switzerland, and Portugal.
Benefit from personalized instruction from certified culinary experts and Red Seal baking specialists in intimate class settings.
Required academic preparation
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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