College Diploma - Nutrition and Food Service Management (PNFSM)

Sheridan's Nutrition and Food Service Management 2-year program sets you up for success in growing and in-demand fields. You'll gain hands-on experience in nutrition, food safety and customer service, preparing you to make a real difference in fitness and wellness organizations and in commercial food service settings, alongside healthcare, education, retirement and long-term care facilities.

In this program, you'll dive into real-world scenarios like menu creation, food handling and inventory management through interactive simulations and a 160-hour field placement. Plus, you'll develop key leadership skills, including staff management, conflict resolution and ethical decision-making, so you can confidently step into roles in nutrition management or food service supervision.

Unlike other programs in this field, at Sheridan, you'll understand and be able to address the unique dietary needs of different cultural groups through your interdisciplinary course work. You'll learn how to create nutrition plans that respect cultural preferences and health needs, giving you the skills to work in diverse, global settings.

This program's curriculum integrates required competencies from the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM), preparing you to pursue this industry-recognized exam for certification after graduation. This can help open the door for career advancement and growth in a variety of healthcare and food service settings.

This program offers a comprehensive curriculum with a range of courses that vary in scope and scale. Curate your learning experience with courses like Advanced Menu Development and Costing, Trends and Innovations in Food and Nutrition, and The Role of Mental and Physical Wellbeing in Nutrition Management.