Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
Apply basic 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.
Qualified students will complete a seven-week work placement following Semester 2 (40 hours/week). This unpaid work experience takes place in the kitchens of leading hotels or restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area.
Humber is the home of the Canadian Centre of Culinary Arts & Science, Canada’s leading centre of excellence in culinary education, apprenticeship training and culinary research and development.
Students have the opportunity to gain experience working on our Humber Food Truck.
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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."
Watch the video to see culinary student compete in the 2019 Nestlé Young Culinary Talents Competition.
Watch the video and see Humber and the Faculty of Business host the Women Entering Non-Traditional Trades Conference.
Watch the video to find out more about the Faculty of Business' learning garden containing local and sustainable foods.
Watch the video to see Humber students compete in the Nestle Professional Maggi & Minors Food Truck Challenge.
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Qualified students in this program may apply to participate in experiential learning trips to the Mediterranean/Italy where students have a hands-on experience in food culture and lifestyle of the Mediterranean.
Qualified students in this program may also apply to a study abroad service learning trip to contribute to a global community. Past service learning trips were to Nunavut and Nicaragua. In addition, eligible students have the opportunity to apply for a study abroad experiential trip to Peru.
Each year we offer a variety of experiential learning trip opportunities for students to study abroad. Our annual short duration experiential trips in May are approximately two weeks in length. These faculty-led study abroad trips are confirmed in the fall semester.
These trips vary each year and are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Additional fees apply.
Launch your career as a chef in the $60 billion Canadian foodservice industry with our intense and dynamic program.
Trained chefs are always in demand in locations such as:
From line cook to magazine test kitchens and airline headquarters, the diversity of venues for the chef’s art and science is unmatched. And if you’re among those who dream of owning your own restaurant or bar, this is where you start.
Train with world-class faculty, including multiple award-winning chefs, and follow in the footsteps of the many provincial and national competition award-winners and Olympians this program has produced.
World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS)
Humber has been awarded international recognition from the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS) Recognition of Quality Culinary Education program for meeting or exceeding the WACS standards of quality culinary education.
START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS | INTERNATIONAL STATUS |
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January 2021 | North | Waitlisted | Open |
September 2021 | North | Open | Open |
January 2022 | North | Open | Open |
Humber
Business Chef Places First in Global Competition with Plant-Based Dish
Mon, January 04, 2021
Culinary Professor and Chef, Shonah Chalmers was recently announced the winner for her vegan dish at the Walnuts@Work competition held live on December 29th, 2020.
CIFST Provides Scholarship Awards to DIY Baking Kit Project Winners
Mon, December 21, 2020
As an opportunity for experiential learning, Advanced Chocolate and Confectionary Artistry students participated in a socially distanced culminating assignment created by Chef Kenneth Ku.
Culinary Faculty Prepare Meals for Shelters
Tue, December 01, 2020
Culinary Faculty and alumni helped the Thistletown Collegiate team produce 2200 meals
for Ernestine's Women's Shelter, Elisa House, Youth Without Shelter, and over 100 local Etobicoke food insecure food hampers. All of the food items used for meals were donated by various local suppliers.
No news at this time.
Faculty of Business News
The International Students Behind Humber Cricket Team's Achievements
Wed, December 23, 2020
For many students at Humber, cricket is their sport of choice, and many of Humber’s cricket players are international students.
The Value of COIL in the Faculty of Business
Wed, December 02, 2020
COIL is gaining in popularity at Humber, and the Faculty of Business is playing an active role.
Humber College Student and Faculty Receive Awards After Joining IEOM as Newest Chapter Member
Wed, December 02, 2020
Humber celebrated its first year at the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) organization last month.
No news at this time.
Program News
Business Chef Places First in Global Competition with Plant-Based Dish
Mon, January 04, 2021
Culinary Professor and Chef, Shonah Chalmers was recently announced the winner for her vegan dish at the Walnuts@Work competition held live on December 29th, 2020.
Humber Leads The Food Insecurity Project
Mon, October 26, 2020
Chefs John Placko and Keith Hoare have been working with a host of hospitality industry partners to donate meals to food banks and shelters.
No news at this time.
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