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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Each prospective student must complete an application form (Personal History Form), which is then submitted to the Admissions Department for processing.

To obtain a copy of the Personal History Form you may:

• Call Admissions Department at: 416 482 9266

• E-mail: admissions@liaisoncollegedowntown.com

• Download from: http://www.liaisoncollege.com/pdfs/liaison-application.pdf

Submit your completed application to the Admissions Department for processing.

The Admissions Department will contact you and schedule an interview / tour session. The interview process takes approximately 30 – 40 minutes and includes a tour of the campus. Subsequent to the interview your application will be submitted to the Directors of the campus in order to complete the acceptance process.

A high school diploma or higher academic training is required in order to be accepted into the Diploma Programs. As a mature student you are offered the alternative of completing an entry level test that will be administered by the Admissions Department.

There is no fee for writing an entry test.

Program start dates are scheduled at regular intervals throughout the year. Contact admissions@liaisoncollegedowntown.com for further information on a start date that will accommodate your needs.

Liaison College Downtown maintains a maximum student: teacher ratio of 18:1.

Typically, students’ ages range from 19 to 40, although it is not uncommon for older and younger students to also be enrolled.

• Professional Cooking for Canadian Chefs - Wayne Gisslen, including a student Study Guide
• Uniforms – Including Chef Jackets, pants, hat, necktie, apron, and side towel
• Knife and tool kit and a large duffle bag

Liaison College provides the training you need to launch your career in the Culinary Arts, in as little as 15 weeks. Our specialized Diploma Programs are concentrated and concise training that will provide you with the skills and knowledge to be actively employed in the food service industry and make full use of your newly learned skills.

The job placement rate varies depending on the class. Typically the placement rate will be between 90% and 98%. An active job postings board is located in the lobby of the campus but often placements happen long before postings are made available.

Liaison College is proud to have been able to place students in some of the top twenty restaurants and hotels in the GTA area. Through working alliances maintained by Liaison College, students have also obtained gainful employment outside of the GTA area including Nova Scotia, Alberta, and British Columbia or Internationally – Mexico, Australia. Graduated students may also choose to open their own restaurants or catering companies or work as teachers or display representatives.

Liaison College invites potential students to contact the Admissions Department and schedule a personal interview / tour session at any time throughout the year.

Alternatively potential students may attend one of our quarterly scheduled Open Houses.

Payment plan options are available on an individual private basis and must be approved by the Directors of the campus. Contact the Head of Admissions today to see if you would qualify for an interest free payment plan. admissions@liaisoncollegedowntown.com

The Cook Basic Level I and the Cook Advanced Level II Diploma programs, include 5 weeks of theoretical based classroom instruction plus 10 weeks of practical based kitchen instruction.

The cooking methods are based primarily on French classical cuisine. The Cook Basic curriculum centers on culinary techniques, while the Cook Advanced program enhances the students’ creativity and allows them to expand on the culinary skills that were learned in Cook Basic.

The Cook Advanced program also provides students with the necessary skills and instruction to learn the art of managing a kitchen. The “Chef of The Day” events, which duplicate a restaurant setting, are run during the Cook Advanced kitchen portion of the program, allowing the students to put into practice the necessary skills to run a restaurant kitchen. The theory room is transformed into a dinning room capable of seating 50 guests. The student “Chef of The Day” plans the menu and then oversees the preparation and serving of the food to the guests.

Liaison College Downtown: 205 Richmond St West, Toronto, ON. M5V 1V3

It is quite common for students to maintain part time employment while attending their program. Class times are either 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday depending on the start date of the program. Due to the four hour static class time of the programs students are often able to schedule in a few employment hours.

Yes. The Cook Basic Level I Diploma program is offered on a part time basis. The part time program uses the same course curriculum as the full time program and therefore graduating students will receive the full Diploma – the same as full time students. Class times are Tuesday and Friday nights, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Students are able to begin the program the last Tuesday of every month.

If you have a passion for food and pleasing people, then this is the career for you. The benefits and potential of working within the food service industry are abundant, both within Canada and also world wide. Job potential is both exciting and challenging.

The Certified Chef de Cuisine designation is the highest professional culinary recognition and accreditation in Canada. It represents the culmination of the highest standards of managerial and administrative responsibilities, culinary skills and dedication to the cooking profession.

Toronto is North America’s fourth largest city. Despite its size, Toronto is remarkably livable, with cohesive neighborhoods, abundant shopping and entertainment, lakeside amusements, green spaces, and world-class museums. It is known for world-class theatre and as a culinary destination that draws food lovers from around the world. Read more about Toronto . . . http://www.math.utoronto.ca/toronto/

Address: Liaison College Culinary Arts
205 Richmond St West,
Toronto, ON. M5V 1V3
E-mail: admissions@liaisoncollegedowntown.com
Telephone : 416 482 9266
Fax : 416 482 0620