Do you love to taste your homework? If you speak the international language of food, then our Culinary programs are for you. Take your passion in culinary and transform it into a career that is oh-so-satisfying.
Pathways
Sault College has partnerships with many universities, to help our students further their studies by completing a diploma right here, and then completing two more years for a degree with a partnering university.
| Program Name | Degree |
|---|---|
| Culinary Management | Bachelor of Hospitality Management |
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Salary Expectations
| Job Title | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| Chef | $16.55 - $28.85 |
| Cook | $16.55 - $22.00 |
Chef
The average head chef gross salary in Toronto is $108,415 ($52.12/hour). This salary is 10% higher than the average head chef salary in Canada. An entry level head chef salary is $76,654, while a senior level head chef average salary is $134,337. Head chefs may earn an average bonus of $4,163, and the salary potential is estimated to increase 10% over the next five years*. The average annual salary for a Certified Red Seal Cook in Canada is $53,361.**
Salary is dependent upon job title and is influenced by experience, education and talent. A Red Seal endorsement or other certifications can increase salary. Tips, bonuses, benefits and profit sharing can also increase income. The type of establishment a chef is employed by as well as location can affect salary expectations***.
*Source: SalaryExpert
**Source: Glassdoor
***Source: Career Trend
There were over 80 job postings for Cook with our Employment Services in 2022 in Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River, the North Shore and surrounding areas.
Labour Market Conditions
Chef
Labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line through 2031 nationwide. The projected number of job seekers is expected to substantially surpass the projected number of job openings, significantly enough to eliminate the shortage situation seen over the 2019-2021 period, returning this occupation to balanced conditions. Ontario expects a good outlook, with employment growth leading to several new positions. Employment growth will stem from improved spending on dining and food services, an increase in expected travel and tourism activity, investments in new nursing and long-term care facilities, and opportunities in the ethnic cuisine market and specialized eateries. Employment is often found with full-service restaurants and limited service eating places, caterers and food service contractors, hotels, motels and resorts, amusement, gambling and recreational services, and nursing and residential care facilities.
Cook
The national labour demand and labour supply are expected to be broadly in line for this occupation group over the 2022-2031 period. The projected number of job seekers is expected to substantially surpass the projected number of job openings, significantly enough to eliminate the shortage situation seen over the 2019-2021 period, returning this occupation to balance conditions through 2031. Good job prospects are expected in Ontario through 2024, with employment growth leading to several new positions and a moderate number of positions available from retirements. Improved spending on dining and food services, investments in new nursing and long-term care facilities, an expected increase in travel and tourism activity, and opportunities in the ethnic cuisine market and specialized eateries.