Culinary Management
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*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
Culinary Management is an exciting and creative two year diploma program designed to develop students culinary skills and professionalism. In conjunction with many practical labs where students will learn basic and advanced culinary techniques, this program also provides instruction in the areas of food and bake theory, nutrition, entrepreneurism and kitchen management. Students will obtain Safe Food Handling and Smartserve certifications as part of the program. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to obtain WSET and Prud’homme Beer certifications.
Practical classes are taught in state-of-the-art culinary and baking lab facilities featuring the latest equipment. Gain practical, hands-on kitchen training in our teaching restaurant, The Chef's Table at Fanshawe College, in downtown London. Connect with industry professionals and apply your knowledge during a semester-long co-op work experience within the Culinary industry.
Recruiters in the culinary industry visit annually to meet with students. Students may also participate in annual competitions and the program also partners with world-renowned schools in Italy and Switzerland to take part in our international field trips.
Graduates of the program are eligible to study further through pathways to other Fanshawe programs including Nutrition and Food Services Management and Baking and Pastry Arts Management.
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Culinary Management program can expect to find employment as cooks at various levels in a wide variety of food service environments locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. The training provided throughout the program may eventually lead to career opportunities including:
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Culinary Management program:
Sous Chef
Assist the Head Chef with administrative duties and to oversee the kitchen brigade. Prepare ingredients and cook meals in a variety of commercial kitchen environments.
Chef Manager
Manage, train and supervise staff while creating a motivating work environment.
Head Kitchen Chef
Supervise the activities of kitchen staff, including creating menus and maintaining quality control to ensure successful meal service.
The Culinary Management program is run by many inspiring chefs and hospitality leaders who gave me the confidence to run Bifana Boys, my own food truck and catering business. It's an awesome hands-on program that leaves you feeling knowledgeable and passionate about the industry.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Patrick Hersey
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.