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Liaison College
Lakeshore Campus

2974 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Toronto, ON M8V 1J9
Telephone: 416-259-1010
Fax: 416-259-7848

Personal Chef Diploma
Course Outline

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.

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Overview of the Personal Chef DiplomaContact us today

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.

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

Apply now. Application is free!

 
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