Nutrition and Food Service Management
The Nutrition and Food Service Management program at Centennial College is the longest-established two-year program of its sort in the Greater Toronto Area.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
January, September
Tuition Fee
$16,164
Location
Toronto, Canada
About the program
This Nutrition and Food Service Management program at Centennial College has been the recipient of numerous awards for its approach to preparing students to pursue challenging careers as managers in the dynamic and growing healthcare and food service industry. Centennial College’s Nutrition and Food Service Management program has received the Centennial College President’s Academic Program Recognition awards for Job Market Preparation, Student Satisfaction, Graduate Satisfaction, Employer Satisfaction and Quality of the Learning Experience.
In this School of Community and Health Studies program, you learn to combine food service administration and health care to interpret and apply nutritional care principles to promote health and manage a food service department effectively. Covered topics include:
- Nutrition
- Food service
- Safety and sanitation
- Accounting
- Human resource management
- Financial management
- Menu planning
- Large quantity cooking
- Menu design applications
- Medical nutrition therapy
The Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) accredits the Nutrition and Food Service Management program. You will be eligible for membership in the CSNM and the Ontario Society of Nutrition Management. CSNM membership is a requirement of Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care which qualifies as a Food Service Manager in a long-term care facility and many acute care facilities. As such, you will be fully prepared with specialized knowledge and eligible to work in healthcare.
Career Prospects
Career Outlook
- Food and Nutrition Manager/Dietary Manager
- Food Service Supervisor
- Diet Technician
- Quality Risk Management Coordinator
- Patient Service Supervisor
- Meal Program Coordinator
- Director of Food Services
- Retail Food Service Supervisor
- Catering Manager