Introducing Algonquin College’s combined certificate bundle for international students! Learn the cutting-edge skills you need to succeed in the high-growth culinary industry and gain hands-on experience in baking and pastry arts.

Program Bundle Overview

International students will apply to two programs at once and will receive one Bundle Program Letter of Acceptance for 2-year studies.

The start date will be September 2023 into Culinary Skills or Baking and Pastry Arts and the second program will start in September 2024. Students can choose the order of the programs at the time of the application, if there is availability. Please see the instructions below.

Culinary Skills program

This one-year Culinary Skills Ontario College Certificate program teaches you the cutting-edge skills you need to succeed in the high-growth culinary industry. Topics include nutrition and food theory, food cost control, menu planning and sanitation and safety procedures. The hands-on experience and knowledge you gain opens many doors for you and helps to shape your career as a professional cook.

Baking and Pastry Arts program

Using a combination of applied learning and theory, this one-year Baking and Pastry Arts Ontario College Certificate program gives you a strong foundation in baking and pastry arts. As a student, you get to show your creative side in the labs. You learn essential techniques such as mixing dough, weighing ingredients, preparing batters and icings, and cake decorating.

Careers

Graduates who complete both programs have the skills and knowledge to work in many hospitality operations and are well-positioned to work in all kitchen areas. The combined certificates provide a well-rounded education with valuable field placement activities in both areas of the kitchen, which are very attractive to potential employers.

Culinary Skills program
There is a strong demand for trained cooks and the food and beverage industry is now offering good salaries and working conditions to attract skilled personnel. Graduates may find employment as cooks or assistant cooks in the food service departments of restaurants, hotels, motels, resorts, cruise ships, institutions and catering companies. With further training, graduates may advance to positions as commis de cuisine, department chefs, junior sous-chefs, executive sous-chefs, chefs de cuisine and executive chefs de cuisine. Graduates may also pursue self-employment opportunities.

Baking and Pastry Arts program
Graduates may qualify for employment as bakers, pastry chefs or research assistants in food manufacturing. Employment settings may include commercial bakeries, catering companies, in-store bakeries, restaurants, hotels and resorts. Some graduates pursue self-employment opportunities.

How Can I Apply?

1. International students can apply via the International Application Portal.
2. Select both the first and second program choices in the desired order of study.
3. The first program choice selected would be for Fall 2023 and the second program choice would automatically be for Fall 2024.
4. The student or agent should indicate in the chat function that the application is for the “Culinary – Baking Bundle”.