In collaboration with local workforce development partners, we recruit individuals interested in gaining employment in the culinary field.

Individuals participate in a four-week paid training where they receive hands-on kitchen experience and mentorship -- learning the fundamentals of food safety, knife skills, customer service and self advocacy which are the essentials for success at their internship.

Trainees then move into a paid eight-week internship at partner food businesses. The internship gives participants live kitchen and food service experience that build off the curriculum they learned in the preceding training.

Program graduates will either gain long-term employment at their internship site or will be provided support to gain employment through our broader workforce network. We invite graduates to receive continued support with resume development, interview prep and connections to partner social service and educational providers.