Training – Professional Cooking | Québec métiers d'avenir

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

The Professional Cooking program is designed for creative, independent students with a strong interest in cooking and gastronomy. It’s an excellent way to acquire the skills necessary for a stimulating career. Chefs are valuable, highly sought-after resources for the kitchens of large restaurants, hotels, cruise ships, financial institutions, care centers, and many more!

Duration : 1 470 Hours

IMPORTANT: This training program is eligible for the PGWP according to the current IRCC list.
NOTE: This list may change with the scheduled update in 2026.

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Chefs

Cooks

Visit Emploi-Québec to learn more about these opportunities.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

Centre de formation professionnelle de l'Estuaire
Baie-Comeau, Côte-Nord
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DURATION : 15 Months
CLASSES START : November 10 2025
COSTS : 17 362,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (C(1))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 15 Months
CLASSES START : January 12 2026
COSTS : 17 362,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (C(1))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 15 Months
CLASSES START : March 16 2026
COSTS : 17 362,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (C(1))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Rousseau

Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Rousseau
Drummondville, Centre-du-Québec
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DURATION : 11 Months
CLASSES START : August 10 2026
COSTS : 20 888,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle de La Côte-de-Gaspé

Centre de formation professionnelle de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Gaspé, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
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DURATION : 14 Months
CLASSES START : August 24 2026
COSTS : 24 862,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Innovation Outaouais

Centre de formation professionnelle Innovation Outaouais
Gatineau, Outaouais
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DURATION : 12 Months
CLASSES START : August 28 2026
COSTS : 21 780,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Lac-Abitibi

Centre de formation professionnelle Lac-Abitibi
La Sarre, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
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DURATION : 14 Months
CLASSES START : January 12 2026
COSTS : 17 000,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 15 Months
CLASSES START : August 26 2026
COSTS : 17 500,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 15 Months
CLASSES START : January 19 2027
COSTS : 17 500,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre PACC-Formation professionnelle

Centre PACC-Formation professionnelle
Lasalle, Montréal
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DURATION : 14 Months
CLASSES START : January 12 2026
COSTS : 20 450,00 $*
LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

École hôtelière de la Montérégie

École hôtelière de la Montérégie
Longueuil, Montérégie
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DURATION : 15 Months
CLASSES START : January 28 2026
COSTS : 19 576,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Calixa-Lavallée

Centre de formation professionnelle Calixa-Lavallée
Montréal, Montréal
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DURATION : 13 Months
CLASSES START : January 06 2026
COSTS : 16 919,20 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 13 Months
CLASSES START : April 07 2026
COSTS : 16 919,20 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

École hôtelière de la Capitale

École hôtelière de la Capitale
Québec, Capitale-Nationale
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DURATION : 12 Months
CLASSES START : August 17 2026
COSTS : 20 586,60 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Pavillon-de-l'Avenir

Centre de formation professionnelle Pavillon-de-l'Avenir
Rivière-du-Loup, Bas-Saint-Laurent
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DURATION : 16 Months
CLASSES START : August 28 2026
COSTS : 20 050,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Jonquière

Centre de formation professionnelle Jonquière
Saguenay, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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DURATION : 13 Months
CLASSES START : August 24 2026
COSTS : 22 628,70 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Legend Welcoming services

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

General information and administrative follow-up

— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation

Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

Professional cooking

Chefs