CULINARY ARTS TRAINING

Locations

Main Campus

Delivery

In Person

Duration

1 Term

Credentials Earned

OSSD/Co-op Credits

Latest Culinary Updates

We are offering a range of cooking, baking and hospitality courses — 2 each Term and new classes are offered every 8 weeks. All culinary and hospitality classes are held at St. Louis – Kitchener Main Campus

Take culinary course as an individual secondary school credit. Each course can count as an elective towards getting your Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The length of each course will be the same and will be offered at the same times as all of our secondary school day classes (i.e. approximately 7 1/2 weeks).

For students who want to earn a St. Louis Culinary certificate, the St. Louis culinary program is an affordable package of courses, including co-op.

Please check this website for updates. For further inquiries please call 519-745-1201 x201 or email Maria.Sukarieh@wcdsb.ca

Take ONE course at a time
OR
Earn a Culinary Arts Certificate (ANY 4 culinary courses, plus 2 Co-op credits at a work placement)

About the Program

Elevate your culinary skills with flexible courses designed for both casual learners and aspiring professionals.

Program Options:

  • Individual Credits: Earn secondary school elective credits toward your OSSD. Each course runs for approximately 7.5 weeks, following our standard day-class schedule.
  • Culinary Arts Certificate: Complete an affordable, comprehensive package consisting of any 4 culinary courses plus 2 Co-op credits at a local work placement.

Culinary Arts at St. Louis includes:

  • Practical Kitchen Skills: Develop essential techniques in cooking and baking, from proper knife handling to preparing recipes from scratch.
  • Commercial Experience: Get comfortable using professional-grade equipment and learning how a commercial kitchen operates safely and efficiently.
  • Food Safety: As part of our courses, students can earn their Food Handler Certificate, an essential credential for both personal knowledge and employment.
  • Versatile Knowledge: Gain insights into menu planning, nutrition, and the teamwork required to succeed in a kitchen environment.

Let’s Get Cooking! Improve your culinary skills while earning secondary school credits.

Students Presenting Their Food at the St. Louis Culinary Program

Class Times

The daily schedule consists of morning classes from 8:45 am to 11:45 am, followed by lunch from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm, and concludes with afternoon classes from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Important Dates for Culinary Arts Training

Term Periods

  • Term 1: September 8, 2026 – October 29, 2026
  • Term 2: October 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026
  • Term 3: January 5, 2027 – February 25, 2027
  • Term 4: March 1, 2027 – April 29, 2027
  • Term 5: May 3, 2027 – June 23, 2027

Contact Us

For more information about the Culinary Arts program, please contact:
Email: stlouis@wcdsb.ca