Cook It Up

Cook It Up is a free job training program delivered by SIRCH Community Services and funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Fleming College, Muskoka Kawarthas SSM.

  • Take in-person training from chefs and mentors
  • Earn a Cook It Up Certification, with Safe Food Handling and COVID protocols
  • Learn cooking/prep skills, inventory, menu planning, budgeting, customer service, and teamwork
  • Receive local placement & employment opportunities
  • Learn how to start your own food-related business
  • Continuous intake and flexible scheduling
  • Free lunches provided
  • Support with barriers with program (i.e. transportation, childcare, work clothing ect.)

SIRCH Training Centre, 49 Maple Ave. Haliburton

Call SIRCH for details:

“Delicious sandwich today from the trainee’s of the program. Cant wait for next week to see what specialties the trainee’s come up with!”
– Emily B, Client Services Worker, City of Kawartha Lakes


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