Personal Chef Diploma

In just five weeks, we'll help you become a personal chef running your own business.

Run a small part-time business from home or start on the path to international fame using your creativity and culinary skill.

Classes start soon so contact us today to learn more

Overview of the Personal Chef Diploma

In only five weeks you will learn what it takes to become a personal chef, running your own business.

Work for yourself and set your own hours.
Build your own clientele

Just five weeks! We'll get you through the basics of running your own business from writing a business plan to understanding what is involved with marketing your business.

You will:

put together a basic business plan
register your business
design your business cards and marketing flyer, and
get registered with the Canadian Personal Chef Association.

Being a personal chef gives you the opportunity to be truly creative in the hospitality industry and sets no limits on your success.

Ten Reasons to study for your new career at Liaison College Toronto West Campus
For a complete breakdown of our curriculum, please review our course outline below.

Personal Chef Diploma: Course Outline

Personal Chef Introduction

Overview of the industry
A day in the life of a PC
What you need to become a successful PC

Creating a PC Business

Business Plan
Market Research & Strategic Plan
Financial Planning
Legal & Government Considerations

Administration Model

Business structure
Accounting options
Insurance
Financing

Strategic Marketing Plan

Creating an image or brand
Marketing outline
Delivering your message
Marketing Tools
Creating Marketing Pieces

Tools & Equipment

The client package
Checklists
Containers – storage, freezing, reheating
Tools of the PC Trade
First aid
PC Safety

Menu Planning

How do people eat
Service variations
Costing
Special diets
Nutritional labelling
Timing for success

Purchasing

Choosing suppliers
Creating the shopping list
Ordering
Tracking mileage
Client gifts

Working in the Client’s Home

Planning your work flow
Client Interview & Site Inspection
Setting up your work space
Trouble shooting
Clean up & Security
Evaluation

Selling the PC Service

Leading questions
Using the phone script
FAQ’s & Objections
Booking the interview
Questionnaire

Safety & Sanitation

Note: students must have a valid Safe Food Handlers Card
In home basics
Bacteria
Food Handling
Cleaning
Dishwashing
Safety practices

PC Culinary Techniques

Cooking methods
Proteins, starches, produce
Food quality
Packaging for freezing/reheating

Other Revenue Sources & Concepts for the PC

Strategic Partnerships
Networking
Catering
Interactive parties
Private cooking demonstrations/lessons
Menu planning

Why Choose Us?

Become a Professional Chef in Less Than A YEAR!!!
Ontario's Largest Trainer of Chefs and Cooks - Over 90% Placement Rate
Second Career Funding and Flexible Payment Plans
Hands-on Training, Small Classes, Commercial-Grade Equipment