Professional Cook 1

A "Professional Cook 1" usually works in a supervised environment and performs basic cooking and food preparation tasks utilizing knife skills, correct terminology, and a variety of cooking methods. They must be able to follow recipes, weigh and measure food accurately, and have an understanding of the major techniques and principles used in cooking, baking, and other aspects of food preparation. At this level, a professional cook should have a solid foundation of culinary skills.

Professional Cook 2

A "Professional Cook 2" usually works under some supervision and performs a variety of cooking and food preparation tasks using multiple cooking methods. In addition to using the major techniques and principles used in cooking, baking, and other aspects of food preparation, at this level, a professional cook should have a preliminary understanding of food costing, menu planning, and purchasing processes.

Cascade's Chris Williams and Rob Smith win Bronze at the 2012 BC Hot Competition!

Congratulations to Cascade Culinary Arts School chef students!

2012 Bronze medal winners at the BC Hot Competition: Rob Smith and Chris Williams!

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2011 Gold medal winner in the BC Skills Competition is CCAS Apprentice Level One student Shelby Prodealh!

Cascade Culinary Arts School student Kate Barclay wins second silver medal at the 2011 BC Chefs Association Hot Competition Live!

Silver medal winners at the BC Chefs Association 2010 HOT COMPETITION LIVE! at Vancouver's BC PLACE: Adrian Reyes and Kate Barclay!