Grade 11 students at David Suzuki will apply to the C.H.E.F.S program in their grade 10 year, and go through an interview process with the lead teachers. Applications can be found here CHEFS APPLICATION FORM This will allow the students to select the Hospitality and Tourism Course (TFJ 3C0)course on their timetable for Grade 11. TFJ3C0 is the anchor course for the program, that allows the students to create a community and begin to develop their culinary skills in our state of the art industrial kitchen. Students will gain experience in food preparation, menu design, customer service, and front of house management through experiences such as: Bistro, Cooking Challenges, Guest Chefs and more!

In addition to these opportunities, Gr 11 and 12 students will also:

• Obtain their First Aid and CPR certification and WHMIS certifications

• 3 other certifications in such areas as: Customer Service, Advanced training in Knife Skills, Food Handler etc.

• Have the opportunity to explore possible careers within the hospitality and tourism sector through community partners and guest speakers.

• Earn 4 major credits which include but are not limited to: Hospitality and Tourism, Food and Nutrition, Chemistry and Biology.

• Reach ahead experiences, where students can visit post secondary institutions and explore programs offered.

In grade 12 our Grade 12 CHEFS students will enroll in the in the Nutrition and Health College (HFN4C) or University (HFN4U) course, depending on their pathway. In this course, the students will gain a better understanding of the food we eat and how to properly nourish our body. The David Suzuki CHEFS program takes great pride in its organic garden grown on property. Students will gain an understanding of how to properly grow, prepare and sustainably cook and eat a healthy diet. While not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged our CHEFS students also take our Hospitality and Tourism course TFJ4C, where the students take on a leadership and mentorship roll inside the classroom.