Basic Cuisine

This course is designed for individuals who want to be employed as an assistant chef or food preparation assistant in a hospitality/catering operation. This course has been developed in accordance with the National Occupational skills and industry standards. This course will develop the skills, attitude and knowledge associated with the basic culinary French cuisine techniques and to acquire the related values to work as a professional in either the commercial, industrial or retail catering industry, commercial kitechens, hotels and restaurants.

• Classical French Culinary Techniques
• Basic Knife Skills
• Basic Vegetable Cuts
• Basic French culinary terms
• Hazard and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Food Safety
• Production Kitchen Assistant-ship
• Work Management and Contributions to Effective Teamwork
• Foundations and Fundamentals of Cheese Making
• Basic Wine Knowledge and Pairing
• Health and safety

All programmes offer both a demonstration by our world-renowned chef instructors followed by hands on 14:1 student to Chef ratio of practical hands on kitchen experiences.

Demonstration Students observe, take notes, and ask questions as one of our world-renowned chefs shares their special tips and techniques when it comes to creating a multitude of desserts and pastries.

Practical Students follow their chef instructor into one of our state-of-the art professional kitchens. Here, students try their hand at creating the recipes using the demonstrated techniques with plenty of one-on-one guidance from their Chef instructor.

Prospective students must:

• Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

          OR

• Be 18 years of age or older on or before the start date of the programme, and pass a qualifying test (Wonderlic)
• Students whose first language is not English may be required to provide proof of English Language Proficiency

To complete your application package, please submit the following:

• Application, completed and signed
• A $500 CAD non refundable application fee
• A photocopy of government issued photo I.D. or passport
• A resume/CV (no culinary experience required)
• Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
• A letter of motivation detailing your goals, aspirations, and how you think Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa will help you achieve them
• A $500.00 CAD non refundable application fee for each program that you would like to register for
• Official Transcript showing completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent
• Passport size photo of yourself 50 mm wide X 70 mm high

          OR

• Passing grade on the Wonderlic test