Culinary Arts

General Requirements: All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admissions section of the calendar.

Academic Requirements:  Applicants to this program do not require a high school diploma; however, they must satisfy the following specific course requirements (or equivalencies):

• Grade 10 English
• Grade 10 Math

Non-Academic Requirements:  All students in the Culinary Arts program must follow the sanitation, hygiene and safety practices standard to the industry and present themselves in the following condition whenever entering any of the food service labs: Students must be clean shaven (moustaches are acceptable), hair must be clean and controlled. Students wear a white uniform, chef hat, apron, and approved footwear.

Medical Related:  It is strongly recommended that applicants update or complete a personal medical profile and their immunization records prior to entry into the program and employment.

Students may also be exposed to allergens such as soy, eggs, nuts, gluten, etc. Students can expect to cut and prepare products such as beef, pork, lamb, shellfish, fish, fowl, etc. Once dishes are prepared, students may be required to taste them.

Note: Applicants who lack the required academic admission requirements can apply to the Academic Upgrading program.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): If you have experience working in this field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.