Do you have a passion for cooking with an interest in pursuing a career as a chef? In partnership with The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF) and the Teatro Group, students can participate in a program to explore a career in professional cooking. Chef Matthew Batey and the chefs of Teatro Group provide culinary education and hands-on experience for a small group of students who are interested in pursuing a career in the culinary industry. Training takes place at various Teatro Group locations by Red Seal chefs.
Students will gain:
- Hands-on skills in a variety of areas:
- Baking and pastry
- Production/batch cooking
- Breakfast cookery and donuts
- Hot side
- Butchery
- Garde Manger
- Safety Awareness
- Workplace Competencies
- Industry Engagement
See the program page for more details.
Program Details
Eligibility
Open to all CBE high school students who:
- Are in Grade 11 or 12 during the program
- Are a minimum of 16 years of age
- Are mature, punctual and reliable, as this is an industry setting
- Able to commit to the duration of the program and attend all location times
- Have completed the following Prerequisite courses:
- WHMIS
- Alberta Food Safety Basics Course
- HCS3000 – Workplace Safety Systems
- See your home high school Off-Campus Coordinator or Guidance Counsellor to complete this course.
Eligible student applications will be forwarded to Teatro group to interview for available positions.
Location & Delivery
In-person at various Teatro Group locations
Duration & Time
6-week program during Semester 2, typically in April and May, with a celebration evening at the end.
Locations
- Alforno (Baking & Pastry) – Mon - Fri, 7 - 11 AM
- E.A.T. (Production/Batch Cooking) – Mon – Fri, 7-11 AM
- Cucina (Hot Side) - Mon – Fri, 7-11 AM
- Teatro Ristorante (Butchery) – Mon – Fri, 9 AM – 12 PM
- Teatro Ristorante (paid service weekend) – Fri, Sat, Sun, 4 – 11 PM
Timetable Recommendations
Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the program locations each day.
Workload
Students will attend each location for a five-day (one-week) rotation, with the exception of a paid service weekend at Teatro, which is a three-day weekend rotation.
Program Benefits
- Skills, Training and Transition to Work:
- Training by qualified Red Seal Chefs in various settings
- Connection to potential work placements, including the possibility of employment with Teatro Group upon program completion
- Credits:
- Students will earn up to 5 Work Experience credits, dependent on attendance
Credits
Up to 5 Work Experience Credits
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Considerations
- Students must have space in their full-year timetable to accommodate the program delivery, location, and dates.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the program location. Support may be available – reach out to your Off-Campus Coordinator or guidance counsellor, or email uniquepathways@cbe.ab.ca if you require support.
- Students are expected to attend every day and meet all safety and behavioural expectations of the program partner site. Failure to do so may result in removal from the program.
- Students must be registered as a full-time student, taking at least one course at their home high school during the program (work experience excluded).
- Students will be expected to communicate with both their CBE supervising teacher and course instructor regularly.
How to Apply
- Read through the course(s) and/or program(s) of interest.
- Review program choice with your school Off-Campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counsellor for program readiness and timetabling concerns.
- You are highly encouraged to attend the Unique Pathways Information Night to ask questions of our program partners and determine if the program is a good fit for you. Connect with your Off-Campus Coordinator or Guidance counsellor if you are unable to attend.
- Download and fill in the Dual Credit Application Form Package when available.
- Refer to the application checklist and ensure all items are complete.
- Book an appointment with your Off-Campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counsellor before the deadline to complete your application, including signatures from all parties.
- The school will submit the application to Unique Pathways on your behalf.
Contact
Unique Pathways Team
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