Description
Take this program to develop the skills to oversee an organization’s food service operations. This program will prepare you for the responsibilities of a food service manager, which include the following:
•Operations
•Production
•Staffing
•Budget management
•Menu planning
•Client service
You will learn about industry regulations and best practices, food trends, and food service supervisory issues.
Regular Admission Requirements
1. Successful completion of Grade 12.
Special Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older on or before September 30 in your year of registration, have been out of high school for a minimum of one year, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the special admission requirements
| English Language Assessment | Minimum Required Levels | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L - Listening, S - Speaking, R - Reading, W - Writing | L | S | R | W |
| Duolingo
(Duolingo English Test)
* MINIMUM OVERAL SCORE OF 115 REQUIRED. There are no minimum required levels for L,S,R,W. Only Duolingo English Test scores that have been verified through the Duolingo English Test Portal will be accepted. | 0* | 0* | 0* | 0* |
Consider this program if you work in a food service setting, such as an institution (hospital, personal care home) or commercial operation (restaurant, catering, cafeteria). The program will appeal to you if you are interested in gaining business, nutritition, production, and human relations skills to effectively manage food service operations.
Students may apply for financial assistance through the Manitoba Student Aid program. For general information on applying please call 204-945-6321 or 1-800-204-1685, or visit their website at www.manitobastudentaid.ca, which also includes an online application. For detailed information, please visit one of the RRC Polytech Student Service Centres or call 204-632-2327. Applicants requiring financial assistance should complete their student loan applications well in advance of the class start date.
The practicum integrates theory and practice in the work environment. In the practicum for this program you will have a supervised placement within a food services operation for a total of 150 hours.
You will be evaluated on the major learning outcomes of the program during your practicum term. Some placements, particularly in hospitals and personal care homes, may require that you provide documentation for immunizations, criminal record checks, food safety and handling, and first aid before you begin the practicum
Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/studentcomputing for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
Upon successful completion of the program, you should able to:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
A Food Services Manager is committed to professional development and keeping abreast of current food service industry trends, standards, and regulations.
•Related industry associations include:
•Canadian Society of Nutrition Management
•Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals
•Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Association
•Healthcare Caterers International
Regional health authorities in Manitoba also are involved in food service operations in hospitals, personal care homes, and independent living residences.
To graduate from the Food Services Management Certificate Program you must successully complete 11 courses (454 hours) and a practicum (150 hours).
Graduation with Honours
If you obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or better for the program you will graduate with honours. If you fail any course in the program, you will not be eligible for this honours designation.