Culinary Arts Certificate

About this programme

Prepare for an exciting, high demand career! Professionally trained cooks and chefs are needed in premier hotels and educational institutions to care facilities and cruise lines. The Culinary Arts program is designed to meet the need for qualified cooks in the hospitality industry. The program provides professional cook training in a practical, hands-on learning environment achieved through our commercial kitchen. Students will rotate through a variety of stations in the kitchen. Each station has a different culinary focus. Students will also participate in a variety of caterings, banquets and community events, all of which broaden and enhance the student experience. Culinary Arts students must write and pass the Apprenticeship Level I exam early in the second term followed by the Level II Cooks exam towards the end of the second term. (Students must pass the Level I exam to be eligible to write the Level II Cooks exam.) Students who successfully complete the program, and pass the Level I exam may be eligible for up to 1,040 hours time credit towards a Cook Apprenticeship program. This time credit is based upon the recommendation of the employer who is signatory to the initial Apprenticeship Agreement. Students who pass the Cook Apprenticeship Level exam(s) would be exempt from attending that level of apprenticeship in-school training. Yukon University recognizes that a greater understanding and awareness of Yukon First Nations history, culture and journey towards self-determination will help to build positive relationships among all Yukon citizens. As a result, you w