Nutrition And Food Service Management

Program Overview

The Nutrition and Food Service Management program at Centennial College is the longest established two-year program of its kind in the Greater Toronto Area. This health diploma program has received numerous awards for its approach to preparing students for challenging careers as managers in the dynamic and growing health care and food service industry. The program has been recognized with 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 program, students learn to combine food service administration and health care to interpret and apply nutritional care principles to promote health and effectively manage a food service department. The program is accredited by the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM), which is essential for working as a food service manager in long-term care and acute care facilities.

Program Structure

The Nutrition and Food Service Management program is designed to be completed in 2 years, consisting of 4 semesters (16 months continuous). The program includes a variety of learning experiences, such as:

• Field placement organized by the college, providing practical experience in healthcare settings.
• Access to resources from the School of Community and Health Studies and the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts.
• Hands-on learning in culinary skills labs and food service operations.

This program is available for both domestic and international students, with multiple intakes throughout the year, including September and January. Students will also benefit from technology requirements that ensure they are equipped with the necessary tools for success in their studies.

Featured Experiences

• Supervised field placement in healthcare settings during the final six weeks of the program.
• Hands-on culinary skills lab to develop practical food preparation techniques.
• Experiments to learn the physical properties of food.
• Access to experienced faculty members who are often members of the CSNM or the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Collaboration with industry professionals to enhance learning and career opportunities.

Career Options

Graduates of the Nutrition and Food Service Management program can pursue various career paths in Canada, including:

• Food and Nutrition Manager/Dietary Manager: Oversee food service operations and ensure nutritional standards are met in healthcare facilities.
• Food Service Supervisor: Manage daily operations in food service establishments, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Diet Technician: Assist dietitians in providing nutritional care and education to patients.
• Quality Risk Management Coordinator: Monitor and improve quality assurance processes in food service settings.
• Patient Service Supervisor: Coordinate meal services for patients in healthcare facilities, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Meal Program Coordinator: Plan and implement meal programs that cater to diverse dietary requirements.
• Director of Food Services: Lead food service departments, managing staff and budgets while ensuring high-quality service.
• Retail Food Service Supervisor: Oversee food service operations in retail settings, focusing on customer satisfaction and compliance.
• Catering Manager: Plan and execute catering services for events, ensuring quality and presentation of food.

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