Culinary Management
Program Overview
Humber’s Culinary Management diploma program teaches you the skills you need to excel as a chef in the culinary industry. Work in the world’s finest dining and food service establishments, and take advantage of international study opportunities. Kick your career up a notch by competing in on-campus, provincial, national and international skill competitions.
This program will also prepare you to design, organize, implement, serve and execute a dining event in the Chef's Table course. Using a market-related themed menu, mise en place and à la carte cooking, students will showcase classical and contemporary techniques and skill.
The Charcuterie and Advanced Garde Manger courses involve students using contemporary level food presentation, styling techniques and becoming proficient with various butchery processes on a wide range of proteins. The Emerging Trends course is unique among Ontario colleges, providing students with the opportunity to work alongside local guest chefs.
Half of your curriculum takes place as hands-on training in one of our nine Culinary or Baking and Pastry labs to ensure you gain all the required technical and employability skills for your future career.
Note: For students starting in September or January, there is a scheduled one semester break between second and third semester.
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Provide advanced culinary planning, preparation and presentation for a variety of food service environments using a range of classical and contemporary techniques.
- Apply basic and advanced food and bake science to food preparation to create a desired end product.
- Contribute to and monitor adherence of others to the provision of a well-maintained kitchen environment and to the service of food and beverage products that are free from harmful bacteria or other contaminants, adhering to health, safety, sanitation and food handling regulations.
- Ensure the safe operation of the kitchen and all aspects of food preparation to promote healthy work spaces, responsible kitchen management and efficient use of resources.
- Create menus that reflect knowledge of nutrition and food ingredients, promote general health and well-being, respond to a range of nutritional needs and preferences and address modifications for special diets, food allergies and intolerances, as required.
- Apply business principles and recognized industry costing and control practices to food service operations to manage and promote a fiscally responsible operation.
Apply knowledge of sustainability*, ethical and local food sourcing, and food security to food preparation and kitchen management, recognizing the potential impacts on food production, consumer choice and operations within the food service industry.
- Select and use technology, including contemporary kitchen equipment, for food production and promotion.
- Perform effectively as a member of a food and beverage preparation and service team and contribute to the success of a food-service operation by applying self-management and interpersonal skills.
- Develop strategies for continuous personal and professional learning to ensure currency with and responsiveness to emerging culinary techniques, regulations, and practices in the food service industry.
- Contribute to the development of marketing strategies that promote the successful operation of a food service business.
- Contribute to the business management of a variety of food and beverage operations to foster an engaging work environment that reflects service excellence.
Work Placement
Qualified students will complete unpaid work placements in the kitchen of a leading hotel, restaurant, catering operation or golf course of their choice during their fourth semester (16 hours per week). Students are also able to apply for placements across Canada and internationally, which has jumpstarted many successful careers.
Humber Advantages
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Culinary Students Take the Cake at Kraft Heinz Iron Chef Competition
On April 26th 2022, 24 talented students demonstrated their skills by competing for the title of Iron Chef in the annual Kraft Heinz Iron Chef competition at Humber. This year’s competitors represented the breadth of Humber’s program offerings, including Baking and Pastry Arts Management, Culinary Management and Culinary Skills.
Student Competitions
Students have opportunities to participate in competitions such as Culinary Olympics, Iron Chef, and Nestle Food Truck Recipe Competition to showcase culinary expertise.
Watch the video to see culinary students compete in the 2019 Nestlé Young Culinary Talents Competition.
Longo Faculty of Business was at the 2018 CNE cooking up delicious snacks in the food building. Watch the video to find out more.
Watch this video and see Humber and the Longo Faculty of Business host the Women Entering Non-Traditional Trades Conference.
Watch the video to find out more about the Longo Faculty of Business' learning garden containing local and sustainable foods.
Internship Partners
Placement Testimonial
Our Industry Partner, Woodbine Entertainment, is always happy to welcome student interns into their organization. Here's what they had to say about our students in their latest company newsletter:
"[The Culinary Management and Culinary Skills programs] have given us the ability to develop a talent pipeline and an opportunity to hire some amazing individuals.
The purpose of the internship is to provide the Culinary Arts students with an opportunity to work in an industry kitchen. The hands-on experience gives each student a greater insight into the day-to-day operation, the stress of real timelines, the importance of being punctual and a better idea of their future career."
Photo Gallery
Humber is home to the Canadian Centre of Culinary Arts & Science, Canada’s leading centre of excellence in culinary education, apprenticeship training and culinary research and development.
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Thank You!
We are grateful to our corporate donors for their generous support of the Culinary Management program.
Humber Culinary Contest
Go Abroad
Semester Abroad - Florence University of the Arts
This program is designed to offer students with a meaningful and challenging experience of culinary arts and baking & pastry from an international perspective. This opportunity is offered in Semester 4.
Semester Abroad - South East Technological University (Formerly Waterford Institute of Technology)
This program is designed to offer students with a meaningful and challenging experience of culinary arts and baking & pastry from an international perspective. This opportunity is offered in Semester 4.
Summer Abroad
Students in this program may be eligible for a credit through Summer Abroad in Croatia, Denmark, Finland, India, Japan, New Zealand, Peru or Vietnam.
Placement Abroad
Students have the opportunity to complete program work placements in Canada or abroad. Students may also be eligible to receive a bursary from Humber.
Two-Week Global Adventure - Italy
Embark on a trip packed full of dinners, tastings, tours, seminars, workshops and sightseeing opportunities.
Two-Week Global Adventure - Nunavut
Students are involved in volunteer projects based on their areas of interest and participate in unique local activities and excursions.
#EnterHumberCulinaryContest Social Media Contest
Post a photo or video highlighting Humber College’s Culinary classes, products and/or students to Instagram tagging #EnterHumberCulinaryContest for a chance to win one of five $50.00 gift cards.
Uniform Orders
All students will need to purchase a uniform for this program. Place your order today by following the link below.
Study Abroad
Qualified students in this program may have a unique opportunity to complete their fourth semester in Italy. This eight-week academic program offers our students a meaningful and challenging experience in culinary arts from an international perspective and is offered in partnership with APICIUS International School of Hospitality at the Florence University of Arts. Students are enrolled with Humber and pay an additional program fee for this Semester 4 optional program. The work placement will also be completed in this final semester.
Students may also be eligible to apply for our annual short duration experiential trips. These faculty-led study abroad trips are confirmed in the Fall semester and are approximately two weeks in length. Qualified students in this program may apply to participate in experiential learning trips to the Mediterranean/Italy where they have a hands-on experience in food culture and lifestyle of the Mediterranean. In addition, eligible students may apply to a study abroad experiential trip to Peru.
Qualified students in this program may also apply to a study abroad service learning trip to contribute to a global community.
These trips vary each year and are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Additional fees apply.
Your Career
The demand for passionate, well-trained chefs around the world is constant, and with more than 7,000 restaurants reflecting a wide variety of cultures and cuisines, Toronto is the ideal place to launch your culinary career.
The creative culinary and management skills you’ll gain at Humber will put you in high demand in hotels, restaurants, golf clubs, resorts, hospitals, corporate settings and more. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you’ll be inspired by the potential to start your own business in the future.
Food service is a constantly evolving industry that has never been more in the spotlight, and the culinary management diploma program at Humber is your gateway.
You also can add two semesters upon graduation and earn a second Diploma in the Baking and Pastry Arts program. This will make you a much wanted asset in any organization.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS)
The program is recognized by the World Association of Chef's Societies (WACS) for meeting or exceeding the WACS standards of quality culinary education and has been awarded international recognition from WACS. Qualified students have the opportunity to earn WACS Commis de Cuisine certification as part of the program.
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
Related Programs
Culinary Management: Turn a Passion for Cooking into a Career
Watch the video to learn about the Humber Culinary Management program and how it is geared to any person, or individual, that has a passion for cooking. Our world-renowned faculty will teach the rest.
Humber Students Benefit from Five Centres of Innovation (COIs)
The Humber Centres of Innovation Network demonstrates our strong commitment to providing an experiential learning environment for students. Students and faculty work with industry partners on real-world challenges to prepare them to become the innovative and strategic problem-solvers of tomorrow. Come to Humber and experience interdisciplinary learning across five COIs.
About the COIsNews Feed
Pan Pacific Whistler Promotes Hands-On Learning
Fri, February 03, 2023
The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) team welcomed Human Resources representative Karen Blair from the Pan Pacific Whistler Hotels on January 26th.
Culinary Professionals Share Industry Experiences
Mon, January 09, 2023
On December 8th, five industry chefs attended the students' first semester Basic Culinary Knowledge course to share their culinary journey and current roles.
Humber College Culinary Management Graduate Liezle Espejo Recognized With Top 30-Under-30 Award
Thu, November 24, 2022
A Humber College alumna has been recognized by an annual awards program that honours the food service and hospitality industry’s top young performers.
Culinary Graduate John Vincent Troiano of Frilu Restaurant Awarded 1 Michelin Star
Wed, October 26, 2022
For the first time ever the Michelin Guide has come to Canada and we are proud to announce that one of our Culinary Graduates John Vincent Troiano of Frilu restaurant has been awarded 1 Michelin Star.
Two Great Employers Promote Job and WIL Opportunities for Hospitality and Culinary Students!
Tue, April 05, 2022
The WIL team welcomed two great employers from very different industry sectors to promote opportunities for Hospitality and Culinary students in February.
Culinary Management and Apprentice Cook Graduates Receive International “Commis Chef” Accreditation
Business At Its Best
Wed, February 16, 2022
Graduates from the Culinary Management Diploma and Apprentice Cook program enter the workforce equipped with an additional internationally recognized accreditation.
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