Cook

Occupation Description:

Cook means a person who performs all phases of kitchen activities including the preparation and presentation of vegetables, soups, sauces, meat, fish and poultry, cold kitchen items; desserts, baking, pastry; basic menu planning/costing as well as knowledge of safety, sanitation and food storage, and who has a knowledge of human and customer relations. They usually work under limited supervision and will be competent at the major techniques and principles used in cooking, baking, and other aspects of food preparation. In addition to a sound set of cooking skills, a professional cook at this level should be able to plan and cost menus and recipes, and have an understanding of the communication skills that will be necessary to begin to take a leadership role in the kitchen.

Application Process

November 1 to Spring Break

look over all the information below and - get a good understanding of the pre-reqs, expectations, time commitment, reading, math, training, etc.
- no questions... go ahead and apply for the program!
- questions?... book an appointment with Abraham Kang (District Coordinator), to learn more
  - use the: Booking App, or
  - use the QR code in the right column
student completes the fillable "SD43 Application" (top link in the right column) by typing in answers and getting necessary signatures
submit to your counsellor at your high school

after Spring Break to late April

Personal interview/conversation with Ben King at your school

mid-May into June

Abraham Kang (District Coordinator) will:
- email students conditional acceptances into the program
  - unsuccessful applicants will also are contacted
- enroll the student at the training site(s)
- ensure counselors adjust students' timetables to reflect course/credits

Pre-Requisites

ideally 2-3 cooking-type classes:
- Cook Training 11 and/or 12
- Foods & Nutrition 11 and/or 12
Food Safe Level 1 before the start date
good literacy and numeracy skills
good attendance + lates record

Student Cost

tuition-free, but students will need to pay about $400 for course materials, textbook, jacket, etc.

Location & Transportation

Centennial and Riverside
Transportation, to and from the training site, is the responsibility of the parent/guardian

Time Commitment

1 intake: February (ending in late June)
5 months
5 days a week
start and end times will vary, depending on high school

Skills

General
- Creative, Expressive, Precise, and Visual
Key Job
- Active Listening & Monitoring, Coordination & Time Management, Menu Planning/Inventory/Ordering, Cost Management & Front-of-House Procedures, Preparing Soups/Stocks/Sauces/Meats/Baked Goods/

Student Eligibility

limited to 1-2 Coquitlam SD43 students per intake
students typically take this program in their grade 12 year after taking all the necessary/core grade 11 subjects
students must begina program prior to June 30 in their graduation year
- ex 1: a grade 12's program begins in March and runs for 23 weeks - this is okay for a grade 12 student to participate in
- ex 2: a program will begin in August after a grade 12 has graduated - that current grade 12 should not apply as they will not be accepted
unfortunately, this program is not available to "International students"