EMCN Culinary Skills Training Program

This new EMCN program is a hands-on, PAID, 12-week training program and introduction for anyone seeking to enter any aspect of the food service and hospitality industry from fine dining chef to catering, to food truck or large-scale production and institutional careers, or possibly even open up your own restaurant.

This is your starting point!

• This registration ONLY identifies that you are interested in being a candidate for consideration for a particular cohort/class intake. You will be put on a wait list, and a program representative will contact you directly to discuss your interest in the program and next steps.
• This registration does NOT confirm your registration as an actual participant in the program.

1. A 12-week program that’s PAID with: + 8 weeks of intensive training on essential kitchen skills + 4-week practicum with a local business partner
2. Real kitchen experience and instruction from Red Seal Chef Daniel Huber on etiquette, essential professional kitchen and technical skills, as well as designing, preparing, cooking and plating dishes.
3. Transit passes (if required).
4. Their own uniforms.
5. Various life and employment skills taught by the Essential Skills Facilitator Mikayla Stevens, such as: + Navigating your job search, and + Sustaining a healthy real-world skillset as you pursue pathways in the culinary field.
6. Mentorship over an additional 12-weeks of work experience through job placement.
7. Graduates also receive tools of the trade, a premium knife kit that’s developed internationally and sourced locally.

• Training: May 1 - June 23, 2023
• Work Experience: Jul. 31 - Oct. 21, 2023

• Training: Jul. 31 - Sep. 22, 2023
• Work Experience: Oct. 30, 2023 - Jan. 21, 2024

• Training: Oct. 30 - Dec. 22, 2023
• Work Experience: Jan. 29, 2024 - Apr. 19, 2024

• Training: Jan. 29, 2024 - Mar. 22, 2024
• Work Experience: Apr. 29, 2024 - Jul. 19, 2024

• Training: Apr. 29, 2024 - Jun. 2, 2024
• Work Experience: Jul. 29, 2024 - Oct. 18, 2024

• Training: Jul. 29, 2024 - Sep. 20, 2024
• Work Experience: Oct. 28, 2024 - Jan. 17, 2025

• Training: Oct. 28, 2024 - Dec. 20, 2024
• Work Experience: Jan. 27, 2025 - Apr. 18, 2025

Our program is open to anyone in Canada who is legally permitted to work.

• Must be 18 years or older to apply.
• Must have English language proficiency with speaking, reading and writing skills - at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 4 English language skills or higher.

• The EMCN Central location in downtown Edmonton, Alberta at 10170 112 ST NW.
• Program runs Mondays to Fridays from 9 am—3:30 pm.

Host or Publisher EMCN (Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers)