Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs in Halton
Chef Training / Baker Concentrated OYAP
Chef Training / Baker Concentrated OYAP is a program specifically
designed to help students make a smooth successful transition from high
school directly into their post-secondary Cook / Chef apprenticeship. It
is also the best course offered in our high schools to prepare students
for a career in a Baker / Patisserie Apprenticeship.
Similar Apprenticeship Preparation Certificate programs are also offered
at local community colleges, and private technical training centres. They
can cost between $2,500 and $6,500 at these other sites.
Quick Links: Chef / Baker / Patisserie Brochure
2008 - 2009 School Year
Teacher |
Location & Phone Number |
Offered in Semester |
Credit Value |
Times |
Murray
Zehr |
Robert Bateman High School |
1 |
4 + Possible 2 or 4 credit Coop |
8:05 am –2:40 pm |
Proposed 2009-2010 School Year:
Teacher |
Location & Phone Number |
Offered in Semester |
Credit Value |
Times |
Murray
Zehr |
Robert Bateman High School |
1 |
4 + Possible 2 or 4 credit Coop |
8:05 am – 2:40 pm |
Students will have the opportunity to be placed in a 2 credit OYAP coop placement in semester two. Students may return to their home school for semester two to do this. This placement will have the possibility of becoming an apprenticeship.
Quick Links:
Halton District School Board: For
Program Planning See Program Pathway
Halton Catholic District School Board: For
Program Planning See Pathway
Chef Training / Baker
The Chef Training / Baker Concentrated OYAP Program follows the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Curriculum Guidelines for the trade of Cook and Assistant Cook
The course will cover the following units as outlined in the MTCU Curriculum Guidelines for the Trade of Cook and Assistant Cook |
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Sanitation, Safety & Equipment |
Food Theory Basic |
Basic Nutrition |
Culinary Techniques – Basic |
Business Development – Basic |
Bake Theory |
Kitchen Management – Basic |
Techniques in Baking |
In addition to the units above, students will also have a chance to earn certification in |
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Standard First Aid |
Adult CPR |
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and may also earn worker awareness in |
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WHMIS |
Young Worker Awareness Program |
Chef
Chefs are responsible for the preparation and presentation of food in restaurants, hotels, and other organizations. They are more highly trained than regular cooks and their duties include not just cooking but also other management duties including: budgeting, purchasing supplies, hiring staff, and generally making sure that things run smoothly in the kitchen. You must complete the cooks apprenticeship first (5280 hours) and then move into the chef apprenticeship, a further 2260 hours of apprenticeship experience.
Sous-chef
Sous-chefs are second in command in the kitchen. They cook as well as plan menus, train new staff, and help supervise the kitchen.
Bakers: (NOC code 6252)
Bakers prepare breads, rolls, muffins, pies, pastries, cakes and cookies
in retail and wholesale bakeries and dining establishments. They are employed
in bakeries, supermarkets, catering companies, hotels, restaurants, hospitals
and other institutions, or they may be self-employed. Bakers who are supervisors
are included in this unit group. A baker apprenticeship in Ontario requires
5280 hours and the Baker-Patissier requires 6130 hours.
The most important Essential Skills for this occupation are: Document Use,
Oral Communication, Reading Text.
Cooks: (NOC code 6242)
Cooks prepare and cook a wide variety of foods. All cooks may be involved
in basic food preparation, such as cleaning and cutting fish and meat, washing
and peeling vegetables, and cleaning equipment. They may also supervise a
staff of kitchen workers, maintain inventory and order supplies, and have
some influence over menu planning. A cook’s main goal is to prepare
appetizing food efficiently while still maintaining sanitation standards.
A few highly skilled cooks with many years of experience become chefs. This
apprenticeship requires 5280 hours or assistant cook, Branch 1 is 2640 hours.
The most important Essential Skills for this occupation are: Job Task Planning
and Organizing, Oral Communication, Problem Solving
Other Career Opportunities:
Restaurant Manager, Caterer, Dietician, Food Scientist, Server, Butcher,
Food Inspector, Home Economist, Instructor/Teacher
Salaries
Cook: Salaries are between $9.00 - $25.00 per hour
Chef: Salaries are between $40,000 - $100,000+
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Food & Hospitality is a $21.4 billion industry in Ontario
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The foodservice industry is a major source of entry-level and part-time jobs, and provides nearly 1 in 5 youth jobs in Canada. The industry employs 482,700 young people between the ages of 15 and 24, which accounts for 44% of foodservice employees. (Source: Labour Force Survey, Statistics Canada)
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The foodservice industry directly employs more than 1,086,300 Canadians, representing 6.4% of total employment. More people work in foodservice than in agriculture, forestry, pulp and paper, banking and oil and gas extraction combined. (Source: Labour Force Survey, Statistics Canada)
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The average Canadian visits a restaurant for a meal or snack 187 times per year. Meals and snacks sourced from restaurants account for 1 in 10 meal occasions. Source: CREST/NPD Group; NPD Group Eating Patterns in Canada Report, October 2006 release; and CRFA’s Foodservice Facts
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The average Canadian household spends 24.4% of its total food dollar on foodservice. Source: CRFA’s Foodservice Facts, Statistics Canada and the Bureau of Labour Statistics
Students that are successful in this program earning all four of their
in-school credits and a minimum of 2 Coop credits will earn a Concentrated
OYAP pre-Apprenticeship Certificate. This indicates that the students have
successfully completed the Concentrated OYAP Program.
Students who have achieved a final mark above 80% can challenge the Ministry
of Training, Colleges and University exemption exam for cook. Students with
the above qualifications, will earn a Concentrated OYAP Pre-Apprenticeship
Certificate with Honours.
Students who are successful in challenging the ministry exemption exam will
be granted a Concentrated OYAP Exemption Certificate. Passing
this exam means students may be exempt from the first level of Apprenticeship
Training.
Please note the college may charge a fee for administering this test (students
may be required to incur this fee).