What is it?
Prep to Plate is a Life Skills program designed to develop the skills needed throughout the various stages of meal preparation. In this welcoming culinary course, participants build fundamental kitchen skills and confidence in a hands-on setting led by a professional chef. Through weekly cooking sessions, learners practice kitchen safety, following simple recipes, basic knife skills, meal preparation, and cleanup. Recipes range from snacks to full dishes, designed for real-world use and success.
Participants will also have opportunities to practice community and independent living skills by going grocery shopping to purchase ingredients for recipes on select weeks. Weekly, they will be able to share what they have learned and enjoy the food they prepared.
No prior cooking experience is required. Activities are adapted to meet a range of abilities, with support provided as needed to ensure a safe, inclusive, and empowering experience for all individuals.
Prep to Plate
This program is well-suited for individuals who:
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Are interested in learning to cook or improving kitchen skills.
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Can follow simple instructions with visual or verbal support.
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Are comfortable working in a group kitchen setting.
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Want to build independence in meal preparation.
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Can practice kitchen safety with guidance.
Program Learning Outcomes:
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Demonstrate basic kitchen safety and hygiene practices.
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Follow simple recipes with support, increasing independence in meal preparation.
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Practice foundational cooking skills such as measuring, mixing, chopping, and using kitchen tools safely.
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Build confidence preparing simple meals and snacks independently.
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Develop pride and enjoyment in cooking as a life skill that supports overall health and independence.
Location
The Centre for Dreams
8515 McCowan Rd.
Suite 200
Markham, ON L3P 5E4
Ages
Youth and adults, typically ages 16+
Dates and Time
Mondays
September 14th - November 23rd
6:00-8:00pm
10 Week Program
Fee
$530