By enrolling in this program, you will be able to:

• Prepare, assemble, and present a variety of dishes to be eaten on the premises or for retail sale.
• Prepare, season, and cook diverse foods under supervision.
• Apply the standards of hygiene and food safety strictly in the kitchen.
• Intervene in areas of health and safety to maintain a secure workplace.
• Organize a work shift and communicate effectively in the workplace.
• Prepare stocks, sauces, soups, and simple fast-food.
• Make meat, poultry, fish, and seafood dishes specifically for restaurant chains.
• Prepare and serve different breakfast foods and restaurant chain menus.
• Work under pressure as a quick, meticulous team player.
• Enter the workforce with the skills required for restaurant chains or fast-food outlets.

To be eligible for admission, you must meet at least one condition from each category.

Conditions – Category A

Must meet at least one of the following:

• Secondary III Credits: Earned credits (or equivalent) in language of instruction, second language, and mathematics.
• AESS: Obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies.
• GDT: Successfully completed the General Development Test (with or without specific prerequisites).

Conditions – Category B

Must meet at least one of the following:

• Study Interruption: Has paused full-time studies for at least 12 months.
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years old when entering training.
• Prior Diploma: Obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD), Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), or equivalent.
• Emploi-Québec: Meets eligibility conditions of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measure.

If you completed the TCST pathway, you are eligible by meeting all three of the following conditions:

• Hold a TCST.
• Be at least 16 years old on September 30 of the school year you start training.
• Have earned required credits in language of instruction, second language, and math (Secondary Cycle 1 in youth sector OR Secondary II in adult education).