Ontario College Diploma in Nutrition and Food Service Management

If you have a passion for food and nutrition management, dietetics and coaching others, you can become a leader in food services with Fanshawe’s Nutrition and Food Service Management program. This two-year Ontario College Diploma program is for foodies who want to learn more about nutrition or for those looking to pursue a career in health care and other related food services.This dynamic program teaches quantity food production and diet therapies, as well as leadership skills, financial management and human resources. Our nutrition courses allow an opportunity for students to build skills in providing nutritious food to patients, residents and customers in long-term care facilities, retirement homes, hospitals, daycare centers, school cafeterias and commercial catering services.

Become a leader in foodservice management while being mentored by faculty with field experience and knowledge of nutrition, menu planning, food production and team leadership. Gain hands-on experience via two five-week field placements working as part of a nutrition and food services management team with our community partners.Graduate with two credentials through this unique program. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will start their career with two Ontario College credentials - a Culinary Skills certificate (achieved after year one) and a Nutrition and Food Services Management diploma (achieved at the end of year two). Graduates will also be prepared to complete additional certifications related to the foodservice industry.The Nutrition and Food Services Management program offers courses in food production, food safety, menu planning, therapeutic nutrition, finance, facilities and employee relations. Students work alongside industry professionals to build their skills during two five-week placements.Eligible graduates may choose to pursue a degree with our pathway to a Specialization in Nutrition and Dietetics at Brescia University College, Western University, a requirement to apply for a registered dieticians internship.This well-respected program is accredited by the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM). Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible for CSNM professional membership, a requirement for jobs in Ontario’s healthcare sector. Students are also eligible to apply for the CSNM National Scholarship Program, and we are proud to have three national award winners to date.Graduates of Fanshawe’s Nutrition and Food Service Management program can find employment in a variety of settings, including health care facilities, long term care, retirement residences, hospitals, correctional facilities, daycare centres, airline food services, community and government agencies, catering services, schoolscollegesuniversities, food service sales and hospitality industries. They can pursue a wide range of careers, including:nutritionist
nutrition manager
food service supervisor
Dietary supervisor
dietetic technicianassistant
cook or food service worker
dietary managerdepartment manager
food and nutrition manager
director of food services or support services
assistant director of food services
manager of support services
head of food services
Food service advisor