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In today's competitive job market, employers are seeking to hire graduates that are highly specialized and well trained. You can't afford to waste your time with an education that won’t help you get the job you want. At Centennial College, all our programs are geared for success.

As part of your program, you will not only learn how to use the latest cutting edge tools, but you will also learn how to apply the latest principles from business professionals. To compliment your classroom learning, you will also get hands-on experience in the labs.

Centennial's staff not only believes in providing students with the best teaching experience possible, but also to offer the best guidance and career advice.

Program Overview :
The Food Service Worker program is one semester, full-time and provides you with the knowledge and skills to be an effective member of a food service team. The program covers the practical aspects of quantity food preparation, service, nutrition and sanitation practices. Also covered are customer service, communications and cost management skills. This program incorporates classroom lectures and concludes with a work experience field placement in a healthcare facility. The placement provides you with hands-on experience, which allows you to apply classroom learning in a true work situation.

Developed to meet the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Standards and Criteria and with input from professional organizations and healthcare employers, you will benefit from a learning experience that meets current government standards and employer requirements. Students in the certificate program may use the learning and skills to transfer into the two-year Food and Nutrition Management diploma program if desired. Centennial College offers highly competent Food Service Programs, Food and Nutrition Management

Admission Requirements :
Centennial College expects students applying for admission to certificate or diploma programs to present at minimum: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. Possession of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to program.

Non-academic Requirements :
* English proficiency will be considered in the admissions process

Placement Requirements :
* Mandatory two step mantoux test (TB Skin Test) within 12 months prior to starting the program, even if you have had BCG
* Influenza immunization
* Vulnerable Persons Police Check.