Diploma in Culinary Arts

Develop the versatile culinary skills you need to excel in this dynamic and increasingly sophisticated industry. Through the Culinary Arts program, you’ll explore the latest culinary and restaurant-management trends in the heart of Winnipeg’s restaurant scene. You’ll build a versatile set of practical knowledge and learn to use state-of-the-art equipment and industry-standard techniques safely and efficiently through a blend of theoretical learning, co-op experience and work-integrated learning labs.

Certificate: The first year of this program focuses on preparing you for a career in the culinary industry. You will develop fundamental techniques, knowledge and safety skills and explore basic business, communication and collaboration skills.

Diploma: The second year of this program focuses on advancing your skills and building a wide array of work experience. You will explore contemporary trends in cooking and management and gain practical work experience serving and preparing Canadian cuisine in Jane’s fine dining restaurant.

In this program, you’ll explore local and international culinary trends and build a versatile set of skills through our blend of co-op opportunities, work-integrated learning labs and classes. Explore fundamental culinary theories and develop essential knife, safety and sanitation skills through cold food preparation and baking. Build on your foundational knowledge, gain practical experience and develop collaboration skills while serving guests in our Short Order Lab. Gain real work experience by completing a co-op placement with one of our partner restaurants. Choose to graduate with a certificate or continue in a diploma program. Continue studying classical culinary techniques and test your skills with contemporary menus at Jane’s, RRC Polytech’s fine-dining restaurant. Complete your study of contemporary cuisine and continue sharpening your skills, serving customers and building work experience at Jane’s. Build on your experiential learning, meet potential employers, expand your professional network and complete a final co-op placement. Graduate with a diploma.

Regular Admission Requirements

Grade 12

Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following:

Grade 12 English

Grade 12 Math

If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter

Mature Student Admission Requirements

If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.

Academic Requirement

High school graduation is not required, but you must have successfully completed or be enrolled in:

One credit in each of the following courses:

Grade 11 English

Grade 11 Math

English Language Requirements:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic): Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 or

CAEL and CAEL Online (Canadian Academic English Language): Listening 60, Speaking 60, Reading 60, Writing 60

PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English): Listening 58, Speaking 58, Reading 58, Writing 50

TOEFL - iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test): Listening 20, Speaking 20, Reading 19, Writing 21