Duties of a Chef

A Chef's role varies depending on job, skill-set and establishment. Primary responsibilities of a Chef are:

Creating recipes and preparing meals.

Planning menus and determining serving sizes.

Kitchen organization and staff management.

Ordering supplies and supervising kitchen operations.

Diploma Programs

Your career as a professional in the hospitality industry begins with Liaison College of Culinary Arts. The demand for qualified professionally trained chefs and cooks has never been greater and makes this one of the top ten fastest growing occupations.

If you have a passion for food and cooking, becoming a chef can be a fun and rewarding career. All you need are a solid culinary education and some hands-on experience. Our students' education is rated as among the finest in the world. They gain first-hand experience through our community programs.

Choose from one of 4 Diploma Programs

Cook Basic — level I Diploma: The Cook Basic Diploma is a 15-week program which provides the hands-on and in-class theory training in classic culinary techniques.

Cook Advanced — level II Diploma: The Cook Advanced Diploma is offered to graduates of the Basic Cooking Program with special emphasis on meal presentation, food quality and creativity. Students will also learn mathematical skills, costing, kitchen and restaurant management.

Hospitality Administration: This program is for students interested in stepping out of the kitchen and into the front of the house, by learning the necessary skills required to run and manage a full-service restaurant.

Personal Chef Diploma: Personal Chefs have become the fastest growing job segment, employing thousands of chefs across North America. You can fast-track your career as a personal chef by taking this course, where you will learn small business skills, marketing, advertising on top of honing your culinary skills.

Get Started Today

Liaison College will provide you with the training you need to launch your career in as little as three months. Start by learning more about our specialized Diploma Programs. Then register by downloading an application form.

Can I get advanced standing for my experience?

Industry professionals may qualify for practical exemption.  If you are exempt from the practical portion of in-school training, you are still required to complete the 100 hour theory component. Your training will enable you to challenge the Red Seal provincial exam (if you have enough working hours to qualify).

Is there an entry test?

Students who do not have Grade 12 or equivalent, may be asked to complete an entrance exam for math and comprehension.

What qualifications are required to be accepted into a program?

Students must apply and supply school transcripts. Local students must attend a personal interview. Foreign students must send in a completed application form and supplementary documents. It's all explained with the entry form.

Flexible Class Schedules

Liaison College is sensitive to your needs. Our courses are conveniently scheduled around your timetable. Life doesn't have to be placed on hold because you've decided to train for a career. Our classes are held in the morning or afternoon, Monday to Friday. Evening and week end classes may also be available.

Master Chef Instructors

The caring, professional instructors of Liaison College are all Master Chefs with many years of experience in the Culinary Arts. Their practical experience and skill provide you with the best instruction available anywhere. Their commitment to excellence and dedicated delivery of our culinary arts programs gives you the advantage and confidence you need to launch your career as a Professional Chef.