Our dynamic student cooking program goes far beyond basic kitchen skills—it’s a full culinary experience designed to empower young chefs with confidence, creativity, and practical life skills.
Each week, students learn how to follow detailed recipes and safely use a wide range of kitchen tools and equipment, including knives, scissors, spatulas, graters, ovens, microwaves, blenders, food processors, and electric skillets. Through hands-on practice, they prepare healthy, delicious lunches while gaining experience in different meal preparation and service styles such as family-style dining, self-serve buffet, café-style, fast food, and restaurant service.
We feature a rotating menu that introduces students to a variety of recipes, including chicken, fish, beef, vegetarian, and sandwich-based meals. This variety helps them explore different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques while promoting balanced nutrition.
In addition to cooking and serving, students take full responsibility for cleanup, recycling, and proper sanitizing of their work areas—fostering a strong sense of responsibility and teamwork.
Whether they’re whipping up a hearty stir-fry, crafting a fresh sandwich, or learning to plate like a pro, our students walk away with skills that serve them far beyond the kitchen.
To learn more about the various areas the Brighton Launch curriculum covers, contact our Program Manager today at (416) 932-8273, EXT: 520. We look forward to connecting with you!
