Certificate in Culinary Arts

Red River College

Develop the versatile culinary skills you need to excel in this dynamic and increasingly sophisticated industry. Through the Culinary Arts program, you’ll explore the latest culinary and restaurant-management trends in the heart of Winnipeg’s restaurant scene. You’ll build a versatile set of practical knowledge and learn to use state-of-the-art equipment and industry-standard techniques safely and efficiently through a blend of theoretical learning, co-op experience and work-integrated learning labs.Certificate: The first year of this program focuses on preparing you for a career in the culinary industry. You will develop fundamental techniques, knowledge and safety skills and explore basic business, communication and collaboration skills.Diploma: The second year of this program focuses on advancing your skills and building a wide array of work experience. You will explore contemporary trends in cooking and management and gain practical work experience serving and preparing Canadian cuisine in Jane’s fine dining restaurant.In this program, you’ll explore local and international culinary trends and build a versatile set of skills through our blend of co-op opportunities, work-integrated learning labs and classes. Explore fundamental culinary theories and develop essential knife, safety and sanitation skills through cold food preparation and baking. Build on your foundational knowledge, gain practical experience and develop collaboration skills while serving guests in our Short Order Lab. Gain real work experience by completing a co-op placement with one of our partner restaurants. Choose to graduate with a certificate or continue in a diploma program. Continue studying classical culinary techniques and test your skills with contemporary menus at Jane’s, RRC Polytech’s fine-dining restaurant. Complete your study of contemporary cuisine and continue sharpening your skills, serving customers and building work experience at Jane’s. Build on your experiential learning, meet potential employers, expand your professional network and complete a final co-op placement. Graduate with a diploma.