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Culinary Arts
Workforce development skills training in technical culinary arts
Start your career in sustainable food & hospitality.
Participants will learn from and work with, culturally diverse and incredibly talented “top chefs." On top of the technical skills, participants will learn about food security, food sovereignty, nutrition, healthy eating, food budgeting, agriculture, foraging, and receive incredible hands-on experience. A portion of the program focuses on organic food gardening, seasonal foraging and the importance of local sourcing. A focus on a large variety of cuisines from Somali, to Indigenous, to Indian, and beyond provides for a fascinating, flavourful journey of learning.
Who
Youth aged 15-30 facing barriers to education and employment with upward mobility. Must be eligible to work in Canada, current students are not eligible.
What
Hands on, residential, paid work experience and skills training in culinary arts and sustainable hospitality.
When
Programs run for 6 weeks at a time on a rolling basis throughout the year.
How
Complete the application form and tell us why you think you are a good fit for the program!
Skill
development
- Workplace & food safety
- Sanitation & food handling
- Nutrition
- Technical culinary skills
- Wood fired oven & pen fire food prep
- Various cultural traditional cuisines
- Plating & presentation
- Hospitality
- Foraging & gardening
Brilliant futures start here.
benefits
get paid to learn
Spend 8 weeks living, learning and working at one of our beautiful campuses developing skills for your future career and getting paid for your time.
build a support network
Everyone who interacts with Elephant Thoughts becomes part of an international family of incredible humans who will be there to support you along your journey.
invest in yourself
Gain incredible experiences, skills, certifications and connections that will help you achieve your career and life goals.
Let's get down to the nitty gritty
THE DETAILS
Eligibility
– Legally able to work in Canada
– Not currently enrolled in high school or post secondary education
– This program is designed for youth aged 15-30
Ideal candidates
The ideal candidate for this program is an individual with a passion to learn and grow but faces barriers (social, geographic, mental, physical, economic, etc.) to achieving their goals.
Time commitment
30 hours of training or working time per week for 8 weeks.
Requirements
Youth participants must complete WHIMIS for all programs and an online food handling course for culinary arts, prior to gaining access to the program. All costs will be covered by Elephant Thoughts.
Timing
Programs are running throughout the year at each of our campuses. Find a session that works for you. Apply today or speak to one of our team members.