Pre-Apprenticeship Cook

Choose Six Nations Polytechnic to study alongside others who believe in Ga’nigohi:yo:/ Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind) values and learn together to build a positive future.    

The Pre-Apprentice in Cook program is open to all learners and has been designed to provide entry-level skills required to start your career as a new apprentice.  

A Cook prepares a wide range of foods for public consumption in various settings such as restaurants or hotels and can be for small groups, large groups, or individual dishes.  

This 30-week program is designed to prepare students for entry into the workforce as an Assistant Cook (or related trade).  To ensure students are career-ready; a mix of theory and hands-on practical learning activities are scheduled each week for approximately 30 hours.  Pre-apprentices will complete a variety of skill-building courses followed by an eight-week paid work placement (320 hours). 

This program will be a blend of in-person and online classes. Access to a computer and the internet will be required. 

Seats are limited, apply today!

Additional program benefits to eligible applicants include: 

• Tuition-Free 
• Small classes 
• Paid work placement 
• Books and supplies are included  
• Students will be provided uniforms and knife kits 

Note that program dates may change due to government restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Skills for Success (Academic Upgrading) 
• Trades Exploration and Career Progression 
• Workplace Health & Safety
• Cultural Awareness
• Employment Readiness
• Cook Level 1 (reportable subjects mandated by Skilled Trades Ontario)
  • Workplace and Food Safe Practices 
  • Basic Nutrition
  • Culinary Business Practices - Math 
  • Culinary Business Practices - Computers
  • Food Theory Basics 
  • Culinary Techniques - Basic 
  • Bake Theory 
  • Baking Techniques - Basic 
• Introduction to Secondary Trade:  Industrial Cook 
• Work Placement (requires successful completion of all in-class courses) 

Graduates may choose employment or apprenticeship in fields such as: 

• Baker 
• Institutional Cook 
• Cook Assistant 

Credential Earned:   

• Upon successful completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion in Pre-Apprentice Cook issued by Six Nations Polytechnic University. 

Other related occupations:

• Baker
• Institutional Cook
• Cook Assistant

Apply today to take advantage of program benefits

• Tuition-Free
• Small classes
• Books and supplies are included for eligible applicants

For more information contact

Address: 411 Elgin Street, Brantford, Ontario
Phone: 226-493-1245
Email: skilledtrades@snpolytechnic.com

This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario