Graduate Spotlight: Liv Domik
Though she’s crossing the stage and picking up her diploma in Culinary Management, Liv Domik is not quite finished with her DC journey.
That’s because she’s continuing on in the Horticulture—Food and Farming program where she will pick up skills, training and experiences that naturally complement her culinary management background.
“I dream of becoming a food product developer on a corporate level or becoming a chef at a food and drink magazine,” said Domik. “I love to be creative with food and I think an environment like that would be my perfect place.”
Her journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic when she was selected for the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), a school-to-work program that allows secondary school students to complete their high school diplomas while gaining experience in the skilled trades. She began attending DC in February 2021.
“In my second year, I hit the ground running with experience in the industry under my belt and a fire in me to become the person I wanted to become,” she said. “This drive got me a job at The Springwood right out of college.”
Located in Whitby, The Springwood restaurant focuses on locally sourced food and seasonality.
Based on her experiences at DC and working at the restaurant, Domik decided to return to college for the Food and Farming program.
She said she learned key culinary skills for her industry at DC.
“I also got to learn many different cuisines and service styles which felt unique to this program.”
Domik encourages potential students to consider the culinary management program.
“People take the program for multiple reasons,” she said. “Some people take it to learn the language of food and have a deeper appreciation for it while others take it to become great chefs and own their own restaurants.”
Any advice for future students?
“I want you to remember that tough times don’t last, tough people do. Love yourself and just remember we are all a work in progress.”
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Are you looking to make a career out of a love for food? Check out these popular programs offered at DC in the Faculty of Hospitality and Horticultural Science:
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