Centennial College

Overview

The Nutrition and Food Service Management program at Centennial College equips students with the skills necessary to oversee food service operations while integrating nutritional principles to enhance client and patient health. Participants will gain hands-on experience in food service administration, safety and sanitation, and nutrition-oriented service planning.

• Level: Postsecondary (two-year program)
• Duration: Typically 24 months
• Credential: College diploma (awarded by Centennial College)
• Delivery: On-campus
• Language of instruction: English
• Work-permit eligibility: Eligible for post-graduate work permit
• Tuition & fees: Variable by term—check the program website for the latest fee schedule
• Application: Submit through Centennial College’s application portal

What you'll study

The curriculum is tailored to develop practical expertise in nutrition-focused food service management. Courses encompass operations, safety standards, and essential business skills. For the latest information on course availability and sequencing, please consult the program website.

Sample course topics include:

• Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle
• Food Properties Analysis
• Purchasing for the Food Services Industry
• Food Service Accounting
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Marketing and Merchandising for Food Services Operations

Learning focus areas:

• Nutrition counseling concepts and client-centered service planning
• Management of food service operations and workflow
• Safety and sanitation practices in food handling
• Quality assurance and risk management in meal service environments

Next step: Visit the program website for a comprehensive curriculum overview and detailed course listings.

Entry requirements

There are no specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA grading score requirements for this program.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Nutrition and Food Service Management program can pursue various career opportunities in the food service industry, including roles in hospital food service management, dietary consulting, and nutrition program coordination. The program prepares students to meet the demands of a growing field focused on health and wellness through nutrition.