Health Care Cook

For Health Care Cook, tuition is International students: view tuition rates for international students..

This programme is designed for recent graduates and career changers interested in culinary arts within healthcare. Students learn to prepare meals that meet specific dietary needs in hospitals and long-term care facilities. They gain skills in food safety, nutrition, and therapeutic diet modifications. The programme includes hands-on training in kitchen operations and patient-centered cooking.

34-week intensive certificate program; includes work experience component; no co-op option stated.

Graduates enter roles as cooks in hospitals, long-term care homes, personal care homes, and other institutional settings.

Grade 12 required; English language requirement; alternative admission available via ACCUPLACER© with minimum scores of 250 Arithmetic and 237 Reading; international students must have a co-op work permit to complete the work experience component.

On-campus, full-time, 34 weeks.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw, has a long tradition of delivering hands-on, industry-relevant education since its origins in the mid 20th century. The Moose Jaw campus combines modern facilities with applied learning across technical and vocational programs, preparing students for roles that require practical skills and workplace readiness. With around 15,000 students system-wide and a sizable international cohort, the campus fosters a close-knit atmosphere ideal for focused study and skill development.

The institution offers a range of diplomas, certificates, and applied degrees designed in close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring curricula reflect current employer needs. Students benefit from simulation labs, workshops, and cooperative placements that bridge classroom theory and real-world practice. Program offerings are tailored to sectors such as health, trades, business, and technology, and the campus emphasizes experiential learning to enhance employability upon graduation.

Moose Jaw provides a supportive environment for international students, with dedicated services for arrival, academic advising, and career planning. The city combines a welcoming community with affordable living and easy access to broader Saskatchewan industry hubs. For students seeking applied training, strong industry connections, and focused pathways into the workforce, Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Moose Jaw offers a practical, student-centered route to professional success.