Join one of Canada's top culinary schools and build your bold culinary career. Guided by expert chefs, you’ll gain hands-on training in foundational cooking, global cuisines, patisserie, garde manger, and culinary management. Whether you aspire to be an executive chef, sous-chef, food stylist, or work in hospitality, this two-year diploma program provides the skills and professionalism to succeed.
With small class sizes, upgraded facilities, and real-world experience, you’ll develop both culinary expertise and essential professional skills like teamwork, communication, and financial management. You’ll also have the chance to showcase your talent in capstone courses and pursue Red Seal certification.
Hands-on production environment
Our focus is simple: real-world experience. Over two years, you’ll spend the majority of your time in culinary labs, mastering practical skills under expert guidance. Expect approximately 20 hours a week dedicated to homework and review — because excellence requires practice.
You won’t just learn behind the scenes — you’ll showcase your creations in SAIT’s gourmet outlets, including the renowned Highwood Kitchen + Bar, the Culinary Campus International Market and our downtown Tastemarket Canadian Kitchen. It’s your chance to shine and serve guests in professional settings.
Professional paid internship and study tours
Between your first and second year, you’ll gain a minimum of 320 hours of hands-on experience through a paid internship, applying your skills in a professional kitchen while building industry connections that can launch your career.
Want to take your learning global? Join an international study tour to culinary destinations like France, Australia, Thailand, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, where you’ll explore world-class cuisines and cultures.
Global recognition
Compete in local and international culinary competitions to launch a global career. Our students have earned top rankings in events worldwide, and alumni have appeared on Top Chef Canada.
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