Culinary Skills Training

Program Description

Culinary Skills Training helps immigrant women start a career in the food industry as cooks, prep cooks, or kitchen helpers.
In this program, you’ll build your English for the workplace while learning essential kitchen skills, food safety, and how to work in a professional kitchen. You’ll also gain job-ready skills like teamwork, communication, and interview preparation to help you succeed in the Canadian workforce.

Program Details

• Basic training in preparation and assembly of dishes according to restaurant specifications
• Advanced Food Safety certification
• Standard First Aid with CPR and AED certification
• WHMIS 
• English language enhancement for the workplace
• Interview and resume skills training
• 12 weeks of occupational skills training

Eligible Clients

This program is available to immigrant women who are permanent residents and have CLB 5-6 and require support in obtaining meaningful employment.

Additional Program Information

• Clients are trained to work in restaurants in line with Canadian health and safety expectations
• Computer skills training included
• Individual job search support available for all participants
• Follow-up support after program completion
• Referrals to other CIWA programs help participants access additional support services
• Participants may be reimbursed for childcare and transportation costs

For more information, please email: culinaryskillstraining@ciwa.org