Grow your culinary career in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. Programs focus on a farm-to-table approach, exploring fresh local products. Commercial kitchen spaces allow students to learn the latest techniques from Red Seal-certified chef instructors.
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Professional Cook Apprenticeship
- Kelowna
- Apprenticeship
Baker Apprenticeship
- Kelowna
- Apprenticeship
Culinary Arts Certificate
- Kelowna
- Certificate
- International students
Culinary Management Diploma
- Kelowna
- Diploma
- International students
Pastry Arts Certificate
- Kelowna
- Certificate
- International students
Tourism Management Diploma
- Kelowna
- Diploma
- International students
Viticulture Certificate
- Penticton
- Certificate
Winery Assistant Certificate
- Penticton
- Certificate
Infusions Restaurant
Experience fine dining at Infusions Restaurant, where Okanagan College Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts students showcase their skills. Enjoy locally inspired dishes in a professional setting.
Culinary Workshops
These workshops give adults the opportunity to learn new recipes and culinary techniques in a commercial kitchen setting under the guidance of Red Seal Chefs.
Challenge your skills
Already have years of experience working in the culinary industry? Consider challenging your certification levels with Professional Cook (PC) Practical Re-assessments. PC Practical Re-Assessments are offered at the Kelowna campus for PC-1, PC-2 and PC-3.
Meet our students
Meet our department
Kelsey Oudendag
I am a Red Seal Chef and Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant. I am originally from Calgary, Alberta, which is where I developed my skill and expertise in the culinary arts and nutrition. I've enjoyed every moment of my time spent in the industry working in areas including catering, private clubs, personal chef services, commercial cheese production and nutrition counselling and education. My true passion lies in educating and empowering the next generation of talented cooks and chefs. I have taught in various culinary programs at SAIT, Olds College and now Okanagan College. The Okanagan is a wonderful place to learn about food, wine and cooking, and when I'm not doing these things, I am enjoying all that Kelowna has to offer like skiing, hiking, biking and paddling.
Credentials:
Professional Cooking Program, SAIT
Red Seal Certificate, Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Natural Nutrition Program, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
Currently on leave Daniel Capadouca
I have been working in the hospitality industry for 27 years, having graduated from Vancouver Community College in 2001. I started my apprenticeship in Vitre, France in the Brittany Region then continued it in Vancouver, B.C., at the Westin Bayshore hotel. I have competed in many competitions winning multiple awards including the Grand Gold Award at the Salon du Chocolat in 2005. I then moved on to work at Chocolate Arts to learn more about chocolate. Returning back to France, I attended a short Pastry Class at the Paul Bocuse Institut in Lyon. I moved to the Okanagan in 2007. Having worked for some of the best restaurants and hotels in the valley, I became the Pastry Arts instructor at Okanagan College in 2014. In 2016, I developed an exclusive chocolate line for Okanagan College at the Cacao Barry, Or Noir Lab in Meulan, France, becoming the third learning institution in the world, the first in North America to have their own exclusive chocolate line.
Credentials:
Red Seal Certified, Culinary Arts Program at Vancouver Community College
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