Professional Cook 2

For Professional Cook 2, tuition is Tuition: 1844.

This program is based on theory-to-practice methodology and industry standards. Students develop advanced cookery skills for commercial hospitality environments. They learn to prepare, present, and serve diverse dishes and beverages. Graduates apply knowledge of nutrition, safety, and menu design in professional settings.

16 weeks, 19.5 credits, full-time, class-based, no co-op or practicum stated.

Graduates enter roles as professional cooks in commercial kitchens and food service establishments.

SkilledTradesBC Professional Cook 1 Certificate of Qualification or equivalent. Valid Food Safe Level 1 and Serving It Right certificates required. Applicants must be 16 or older or a secondary school graduate. International students are not eligible.

On-campus, full-time, 16 weeks.

Vancouver Community College, established in 1965 in Vancouver, Canada, serves a large and diverse student body and offers a wide range of career, technical and academic programs. With over thirteen thousand students, VCC provides practical training in areas such as health sciences, culinary arts, trades, business and applied technologies. The college balances hands-on instruction with classroom theory, preparing graduates to enter the workforce quickly or continue studies at universities through transfer pathways.

VCC emphasizes affordability, accessibility and community connections. Many programs include co-operative placements, industry partnerships and practical labs that simulate real work environments. Support services for learners include academic advising, tutoring, language instruction and student life activities that help newcomers integrate and succeed. The college’s downtown Vancouver locations make it easy to engage with employers and cultural resources in a city known for its industries and quality of life.

International students benefit from targeted admissions guidance, orientation programs and help navigating study permits and housing. VCC’s range of program lengths and credentials suits recent high school graduates, working professionals seeking upgrades and students aiming to transfer to a four-year degree. Prospective students should review program prerequisites early and contact admissions for details on application timelines and English language requirements.