2012 – In Old Masset there is only one place that the whole community can come together for a celebration, the Old Masset Community Hall. In the past, the hall couldn’t be used to host thrilling events or beautiful weddings because there was no kitchen available to prepare the food. Now, as a result of this project, the residents of Old Masset have a facility to host their events that is professionally certified for food preparation and sales.
The Old Masset Community Hall has quickly become a focal point for the community. Community groups relying on the facility including daycares, Old Masset Village Council’s Youth and Elders Program, and Northern Health’s Teen Involvement Program – all now utilize the improved facility. The Chief Mathews Primary School uses the community hall as well as the exciting new Old Massett Village Council and Northwest Community College Culinary Arts Program and Level 2 Professional Cook program that was initially delivered at the Old Masset Community Hall, taking advantage of the excellent new kitchen in 2008.
Students of the Old Massett Village Council’s Culinary Arts Program have completed culinary training levels one, two and three through the program. They practice skills and classroom theory in the fast-paced environment of a working industrial kitchen, preparing and serving meals to students, staff and community patrons. Each level of the program contains a work practicum that provides students with work experience and networking opportunities. Students that complete level three training receive their Red Seal in professional cooking from the Industry Training Authority.
