

Launch Your Training in Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
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Baking and Pastry Arts
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Why Choose LaSalle College Vancouver?

Fast-track your education and launch your career with our accelerated model. Graduate with expert mentorship and industry-ready skills— faster than traditional programs!

Study at Vancouver's premier creative campus, where new state-of-the-art facilities put tech, active learning, and community at the center of the learner experience.

Learn from industry experts and connect with a dynamic community of designers and creatives in a space full of collaboration, inspiration, and networking opportunities.

Fast-track your education and launch your career with our accelerated model. Graduate with expert mentorship and industry-ready skills— faster than traditional programs!

Study at Vancouver's premier creative campus, where new state-of-the-art facilities put tech, active learning, and community at the center of the learner experience.

Learn from industry experts and connect with a dynamic community of designers and creatives in a space full of collaboration, inspiration, and networking opportunities.
What Students Say About Us

"LaSalle is an incredible launchpad. If you want to build a business, develop a concept, or bring a product to life, everything you need is right here."

"What I liked most about studying at LCV was being surrendered by so many talented people and being able to learn from some of the most skilled instructors in the world."

"The vibrant and dynamic environment fostered creativity, allowing me to explore innovative ideas and express my artistic vision."

“LaSalle College Vancouver prepares you for the industry in a way that you are actually in the industry while you are in college."
"The faculty here is incredible, and we got a lot of great connections that I'm grateful for."
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Culinary Arts diploma program, graduates will be able to:
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Establish and follow safety and sanitation procedures to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
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Prepare a variety of dishes using diverse cooking techniques, ensuring consistency and quality that meet industry standards.
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Create international dishes using the appropriate ingredients, methods, and equipment to showcase global culinary diversity.
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Apply key business practices in the culinary industry, including inventory management, menu planning, food purchasing, and cost control.
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Understand and implement food and beverage management principles to run efficient kitchen operations.
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Demonstrate the core values of professionalism, teamwork, and leadership in a culinary setting.
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Gain practical, hands-on experience in a real-world restaurant and hospitality setting at the school-run bistro.
Upon successful completion of the Baking & Pastry Arts diploma program, graduates will be able to :
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Create a variety of baked goods, including cakes, pastries, and breads, using foundational techniques and industry-standard methods.
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Develop and decorate plated desserts, wedding cakes, and intricate pastries with advanced presentation and design skills.
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Craft chocolates, confections, and edible showpieces, mastering techniques like tempering, sugar work, and chocolate molding.
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Apply knowledge of baking science to create products with consistent quality, texture, and flavor.
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Understand the business side of the culinary industry, including cost control, inventory management, and customer relations.
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Gain practical, hands-on experience in a real-world restaurant and hospitality setting at the school-run café.
Course List
- Foundations of Culinary Level 1 Techniques and Trade Calculations
- Sustainability and Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry
- Employee Health and Workplace Safety
- Foundations of Culinary Level 2 Regional Ingredients and Techniques of Fabrication
- Cultural and International Cuisine
- Nutrition
- Sustainable Purchasing and Controlling Costs
- Production and Line Cooking Fundamentals
- Ferments, Cultures and Preserves
- Menu Development and Design
- A la Carte Service
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Practicum
*Actual course order subject to change
- Foundations of Baking Techniques, Theory and Trade Calculations
- Sustainability and Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry
- Employee Health and Workplace Safety
- Foundations of Pastry Techniques and Theory
- Nutrition
- Sustainable Purchasing and Cost Controlling
- Advanced Cakes, Pastry and Retail Production
- Advanced Breads and Baking Production
- Menu Development and Design
- Advanced Practical Presentation and Plating Techniques
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Practicum
*Actual course order subject to change
Accreditations
LaSalle College Vancouver is designated by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia, as well as by Education Quality Assurance (EQA) of British Columbia. The college adheres to the institutional quality assurance standards set by the province, and its designation is recognized globally as a symbol of commitment to quality. Government funding may be available to qualifying full-time learners.



