College Diploma - Culinary Management - Compressed (1881) (Co-op)

In the Culinary Management - Compressed program, students will discover that whether creatively designing a restaurant menu or planning culinary events within large hotel operations, working with food to provide world-class culinary experiences for guests is one of the most rewarding careers.

With a focus on using local Ontario food products and learning about seasonal cooking, this college diploma program will teach students the necessary skills and knowledge to create exquisite menus and dishes inspired by global food trends and flavours.

Prior to beginning an exciting 14-week work-integrated learning opportunity at Centennial's restaurant and cafe, The Local or with one of the School's reputable partners, students will hone their skills by working in state-of-the-art culinary labs that include a cafe, restaurant and event centre.

Students will also graduate with important industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers and CPR, making them job-ready.

The art of cooking, blended with the skill of team leadership and business entrepreneurship, will ensure that when students graduate from this Culinary Management program, they will find exciting career opportunities in the fast-paced, ever-changing industry. This field will take students  anywhere they want to go. All students need is hard work, drive and passion.