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Do you already have a basic cooking training and want to specialize in vegan cooking? Whether for ethical reasons or to meet a growing demand, this program will allow you to develop your techniques, but also your own vision of plant-based food.
Admission
June 2 to August 15
Course start date
September
Duration
1 year part-time (255 h)
Format
In-person
Schedule
Part-time
Language of instruction
French
Compulsory internships
No
Diploma
ITHQ Attestation
Overview
Knowledge and use of vegan products, nutrition, design and adaptation of recipes: this program will enable you to create tasty, balanced and environmentally friendly vegan menus.
Program key elements
- ITHQ exclusive training course
- Part-time program for kitchen professionals
- Use of ethical, local, seasonal, natural and unprocessed products
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment
- Experienced and passionate instructors
Break free from traditional frameworks and rethink your vision of cooking!
What you will learn
Authenticity, eco-responsibility, innovation
Program structure and courses
Duration and schedule
- Program starting every year in the fall
- Spread over 2 part-time sessions
- Includes a total of 255 hours of coursework
- Courses offered on Mondays, all day (except for the final banquet which takes place in the evening)
Course dates
| Courses | Dates |
|---|---|
| Alimentation rationnelle | Fall 2023 From September 11 to December 11 |
| Cuisine végétale | Fall 2023 From September 11 to December 11 |
| Pâtisserie végétale | Winter 2024 |
| Conception de recettes et banquets | Winter 2024 End of program at the end of May |
- Schedule, dates and course order are subject to change.
- The ITHQ reserves the right to cancel a course or program if there are insufficient registrations to justify its offering. In such cases, program and registration fees will be refunded in full.
Hands-on experience
Preparation of a final banquet
Diploma
Attestation of achievement from the ITHQ in Alimentation végétale
All students are required to follow certain basic rules regarding professional image.
Admission
Admission application periods
Québec and Canadian applicants
June 2 to August 15 (course start date in September)
International applicants
This program is not available to international applicants
Admission requirements
To be eligible for this program you must meet one of these criteria:
- Hold a diploma of vocational studies (DVS) in Cuisine or a training course deemed equivalent, OR
- Hold a college diploma in Gestion d’un établissement de la restauration (DCS 430.B0) or equivalent training course AND have accumulated at least 500 hours of recent cooking work experience, OR
- Have worked as a cook for a minimum of 1 500 hours, specifically in the food processing sector
Selection interview
The ITHQ may invite you to a selection interview that will take place in-person or remotely, according to your place of residence.
Required documents
- Applicants must meet all of the requirements of their chosen program and provide all required documents. Incomplete or late admission application file will be considered ineligible.
- In order for your file to be considered complete, be sure to upload legible copies of all official documents required by your status in PDF format.
- Documents that are not in French or English must be accompanied by an official translation in French or English.
General documents
- Birth certificate
Application based on studies
- Transcript (achievement record) of the DVS in Cuisine or the DCS in Gestion d’un établissement de la restauration 430.B0
- Diploma obtained in Québec
- Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program, if applicable
Application based on relevant work experience
- Secondary school or post-secondary transcript (achievement record)
- Diploma obtained in Québec, if applicable
- Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program
General documents
- Birth certificate
- Proof of language proficiency in French (language test result or proof of exemption)
- Québec health insurance card, if applicable
Application based on studies
- Transcript of studies equivalent to the DVS in Cuisine
- Diploma obtained
Application based on relevant work experience
- Complete transcripts of the last 2 years of study leading to a degree, if applicable
- Diploma obtained, if applicable
- Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program
General documents
- Birth certificate
- Proof of language proficiency in French (language test result or proof of exemption)
- Canadian citizenship certificate OR permanent resident card
- Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), if applicable
- Québec health insurance card, if applicable
Application based on studies
- Transcript of studies equivalent to the DVS in Cuisine
- Diploma obtained
Application based on relevant work experience
- Complete transcripts of the last 2 years of study leading to a degree, if applicable
- Diploma obtained, if applicable
- Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program
Not applicable as this program is not available to international applicants.
Costs and financial aid
Program fees
Use the program fee calculator to find out about the costs of this program.
Financial aid and scholarships
Looking for financial support for your study project? Find out about the different options available to you.
Future prospects
Vegan cooking: a trend that is not about to fade away
Whether for economic, ethical, environmental or health reasons, an increasing number of people are turning to non-animal proteins when it comes to food. The popularity of plant-based food and veganism is likely to accelerate in the coming years and along with it, an increased demand for specialized kitchen staff.
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