This course provides an introduction to the food industry and the essential skills required for success as a cook. It introduces learners to language and terminology specific to the field of culinary arts. Career planning, job search strategies, and sociocultural competencies appropriate to the workplace will be introduced and practiced.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Orientation to VCC College, Culinary Arts Program, House Guidelines, Student Services, Facilities
- Professional Practice and Skills
- Introduction to the Culinary Arts profession – History and Trends
- Career Planning – Culinary Careers
- Introduction to Health, Safety, and Sanitation– General and Food
- Introduction to Commercial Kitchen Equipment
- Food Industry Stewardship
- Introduction to Recipes –Measurement Systems
- Introduction to Basic Kitchen Ingredients – Pantry Essentials
- Introduction to Basic Vegetable Processing and Fabrication – Cutting Techniques
- Introduction to General principles of Cooking – Heat
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72078 |
September 8, 2026 to April 27, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Garibaldi Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 72089 |
September 8, 2026 to April 28, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Maple Ridge Secondary | See full schedule | |
| 72103 |
September 9, 2026 to January 29, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Elphinstone Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 72111 |
September 8, 2026 to April 27, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Imagine High Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 72118 |
September 10, 2026 to June 22, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Richmond Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 72152 |
October 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41735 |
January 14, 2027 to February 6, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 42274 |
February 1, 2027 to June 25, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Howe Sound Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 42419 |
February 3, 2027 to January 27, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Walnut Grove SecSchool-us WGSS | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.