Ensure everyone gets the right food and nutrition they need to enjoy their best life
If you want a career where no two days are the same and provides you opportunities for independent work, problem solving, and continuous learning, consider this program your gateway to in-demand roles overseeing food service operations in hospitals, jails, daycares, long-term care facilities, schools, community organizations, and more.
Not only will you gain the skills and knowledge needed to manage food services, but you’ll also be able to promote nutritional health in various settings. Whether it be advocating for patients who require specific diets because of health or cultural reasons, or ensuring kitchens are avoiding potential health risks for those with allergies or autoimmune diseases, you’ll be the champion for those who need your voice, caring attitude, and strong communication skills – like the stroke patient who requires thicker food to manage swallowing difficulties or the resident at the senior living facility who needs a lower potassium diet to manage their kidney disease.
Your final semester will include online courses and a placement opportunity where you will put both your administrative- and patient-facing skills to work. If you are currently working in a health care facility, you may be able to apply your work hours towards your placement.
Program highlights
- Only program of its kind in northern Ontario
- Placement in a hospital or long-term care facility in your final semester
- Opportunities to earn additional certifications, such as a Food Handler Certificate
- Curriculum is aligned with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) requirements
- Lab work will take place in real-world settings, such as the Cambrian College Student Life Centre, health unit, high schools, and more
- Learn on-campus semesters one through three, then online and off-campus in semester four
Program of study for the 2026-27 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NTN 1100 | Food Service Management Foundations | 3 |
| NTN 1101 | Applied Math for Food Service Management | 3 |
| NTN 1102 | Principles of Nutrition and Food Science | 3 |
| NTN 1103 | Food Safety and Sanitization | 3 |
| NTN 1104 | Prof Practice for Nutri Mngr | 3 |
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NTN 1200 | Food Production and Modification | 3 |
| NTN 1201 | Food Service Management I | 3 |
| NTN 1202 | Nutrition Care I | 3 |
| NTN 1203 | Nutrition and Health Promotion | 3 |
| NTN 1204 | Cultural Foods and Community Health | 3 |
| NTN 1205 | Nutrition Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| One General Education Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| NTN 1300 | Menu Development and Planning | 3 |
| HRM 1016 | Procurement & Cost Control | 3 |
| NTN 1301 | Nutrition Care II | 3 |
| HRP 1300 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| NTN 1302 | Applied Nutrition in Healthcare Settings | 3 |
| NTN 1303 | Nutrition Assessment and Education | 3 |
| One General Education Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| NTN 1400 | Field Placement | 6 |
| NTN 1401 | Food Service Management II | 3 |
| NTN 1402 | Food and Nutrition Comprehensive Review | 3 |
| NTN 1403 | Interprofessional Practice in Nutrition and Food Service Management | 3 |
| One General Education Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 78 | |
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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 11 (C) or (U) biology
- Any grade 11 (C), (U), or (M) mathematics
Program delivery
2026-2027
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2026
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2027
SEMESTER 3: Fall 2027
SEMESTER 4: Winter 2028
Specific program pathways
College/university degree opportunities
Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education. Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.
Employment opportunities
Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities as a:
- Dietary/food operations manager
- Nutrition consultant/community nutrition worker
- Food service supervisor
- Dietary technician
- Dietary aide
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.
