Note: Students interested in the Culinary Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship program must apply to the two-year Culinary Management program. Once you are accepted and begin your program, you will have the opportunity to register as an apprentice and navigate through the program as per the description on this page. Apprentice registration is limited to the first 24 students who identify themselves to the Culinary Management program co-ordinator.
This program was launched in 2006. Humber is one of only a few colleges in Ontario to offer students this creative time and moneysaving way to become a cook. Earna Culinary Management Diploma and at the same time you are registered as an apprentice. This program gives you a quick way to become a journey person (Red Seal) Cook and gives you a College Diploma.
Our expert chef faculty teach industry current curriculum, ensuring you acquire the most up-to-date theoretical and practical skills in food preparation and presentation. Through classroom learning, hands-on work in the on-campus culinary labs, and the opportunity to train in a real kitchen environment, students learn how to prepare fine international, contemporary, and Canadian cuisine. Graduates are proficient as well in nutrition, product management, menu planning, purchasing, costing, and in the supervision of kitchen staff.
At the end of your two years you will have earned a diploma and your Basic anad Advanced Cook in school Apprenticeship papers.
See the Culinary Journey Poster for information on career and education pathways for the profession of chef.
After the first two semesters at Humber the balance of the program is a combination of in-school and on-the-job experience. Humber assists students in finding the right employer for their placement (which may be paid or unpaid work) and to qualify for employment insurance benefits for some of their semesters.
For more information on any of the following, please see the current Academic Calendar for this program:
For more information contact the program coordinator:
416-675-6622 ext 5158