"I have always been interested in cooking, and I am working full-time in the industry. I want to further my education in culinary to earn a formal certificate, but I have been unable to attend school full-time. This part-time certificate in Culinary Fundamentals will allow me to study at my own pace"
Susanne L. Keppler
Conference Services Manager, University of Waterloo
A Word From Gary Hallam
With new state of the art teaching facilities, Conestoga College is expanding programs in the Hospitality and Culinary areas. Culinary Fundamentals is a new part-time program designed to meet the needs of individuals whose busy work schedules would not allow them to study during the day. It is a blend of applied learning covering culinary techniques, production, baking, nutrition, kitchen management and sanitation. It will prepare students as cooks, kitchen assistants, baker assistants and banquet production.Conestoga College also offers part-time certificates in Event Management, Professional Bartending and a Food Service Worker certificate for individuals interested in a career in longterm care.
We also offer a wide variety of general interest cooking and wine classes for food lovers on evenings and weekends. Experience a 3-hour Thai or Sushi class; decorate in a Holiday Baking class; delight yourself in a Chocolate Making class; or chop, cook and taste your way through a 5-week Creative Gourmet Cooking course. If you want to learn more about wine, explore a 3-hour class on Red Wines, or master a 5-week course on Wine Appreciation.
Over 70 different food and beverage classes are offered throughout the year. We look forward to cooking with you in our kitchens.
Gary Hallam
Chair, Hospitality and Culinary Programs