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Professional cooking

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


* 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.

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    LANGUAGE : French (C(1))
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    DURATION : 15 Months
    CLASSES START : January 12 2026
    COSTS : 17 362,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (C(1))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 15 Months
    CLASSES START : March 16 2026
    COSTS : 17 362,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (C(1))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Rousseau

    Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Rousseau
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    DURATION : 11 Months
    CLASSES START : August 10 2026
    COSTS : 20 888,00 $*
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    Centre de formation professionnelle de La Côte-de-Gaspé

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    DURATION : 14 Months
    CLASSES START : August 27 2025
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    DURATION : 14 Months
    CLASSES START : August 24 2026
    COSTS : 24 862,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    Centre de formation professionnelle Innovation Outaouais

    Centre de formation professionnelle Innovation Outaouais
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    DURATION : 12 Months
    CLASSES START : August 28 2025
    COSTS : 21 780,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    DURATION : 11 Months
    CLASSES START : September 08 2025
    COSTS : 21 780,00 $*
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    Centre multiservice des Samares - École hôtelière de Lanaudière

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    DURATION : 14 Months
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    DURATION : 15 Months
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    DURATION : 15 Months
    CLASSES START : January 19 2027
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    DURATION : 14 Months
    CLASSES START : August 27 2025
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    DURATION : 14 Months
    CLASSES START : August 27 2025
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    DURATION : 14 Months
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 14 Months
    CLASSES START : January 12 2026
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 13 Months
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    DURATION : 13 Months
    CLASSES START : January 06 2026
    COSTS : 18 683,70 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    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))
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    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    Centre de formation professionnelle Pavillon-de-l'Avenir

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    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.

    TRAINING OBJECTIVES

    Similar training

    Specialization(s) offered following the training

    TRAINING CONTENT

    Competency statement
    HOURS
    Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process
    30
    Adopt preventive measures in matters of hygiene and food safety
    30
    Adopt preventive measures in matters of health and safety
    30
    Evaluate the sensory properties of foods
    45
    Associate cooking techniques with foods
    30
    Perform tasks associated with kitchen organization
    30
    Prepare fruits and vegetables
    60
    Make basic preparations
    90
    Establish professional relationships
    30
    Prepare soups 
    45
    Make basic doughs, pastries and batters
    60
    Prepare meat, poultry and game 
    105
    Prepare fish and seafood 
    90
    Prepare hors-oeuvres and appetizers 
    60
    Prepare desserts 
    105
    Create balanced menus
    60
    Prepare and serve breakfasts
    60
    Produce culinary presentations
    45
    Prepare and serve daily menus 
    60
    Prepare and serve high-volume menus
    45
    Ensure production for banquets and food service operations
    75
    Prepare and serve buffets
    45
    Prepare and serve full course menus and à la carte menus
    135
    Integrate into the work place 
    105

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