The Cooking ESL Program is designed for students who need extra English as a Second Language training in order to obtain the Vancouver Community College - City Centre Certificate. The program is ten months long. In addition to practical training covering the Professional Cooking Level I and II, the program includes training in ESL communication skills for the hospitality industry as well as basic technical vocabulary for theory content. A Culinary Arts instructor provides skill training, and an ESL instructor provides Second Language support.
Students receive thorough professional training in breakfast, lunch and dinner cooking.
The rapidly expanding hospitality industry is always looking for trained employees in the cooking field.