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Ages 18+ and proficient in English. Must be able to commit to full 12 week training program, and have a goal and plan of employment in a professional kitchen upon graduation.
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Program Activities
The Teaching Kitchen is a hands-on culinary job training and internship program based at Community Servings in Jamaica Plain, MA. All trainees participate in daily, hands-on lessons with a chef instructor, as well as a culinary internship in the high-volume production kitchen at Community Servings, helping to produce 5,000 from scratch meals daily. Outside of the kitchen, trainees participate in weekly classes including nutrition, job readiness, financial empowerment, and digital literacy. All trainees earn their Servsafe Food Handler and Servsafe Allergen Awareness certifications, and graduate with a culinary resume, professional references, and support transitioning into permanent employment in a professional kitchen. All Teaching Kitchen classes are 12- weeks long, with classes held Monday through Thursday, 8:45am-4pm. New Teaching Kitchen cohorts start every 6 weeks, apply now!
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
28
Program Duration
12 weeks
Rolling Admission
Yes
Program Start Dates
New (12-week) cohort starts every 6 weeks, year-round.
Upcoming sessions: June 3 – August 22 | August 26 – November 14
Sample Schedule
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-12:00pm | On the Job Training: Culinary Internship | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| 12:00pm-12:30pm | Lunch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| 12:30pm-4:00pm | Culinary and Job/Life skills classes (hands-on) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Other Schedule Information
Trainees are required to arrive no later than 8:45am each day, in order to be ready to be in the kitchen by 9am. Open year round, with a new 12-week cohort starting every 6 weeks. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Program Requirements
CORI check | SORI check | Must be able to lift 25 lbs and stand for up to 6 hours.
Program is CORI-friendly?
Yes
Additional Details
We are a CORI friendly program, aside from convictions of arson, murder, or sexual assault.
Anticipated outcomes
Servsafe Food Handler certification | Servsafe Allergen Awareness certification | Employment/Promotion | Industry skills gain | Quality employment with a local food service employer
Participant Supports
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| Test/License Fee | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
| Daily Hot Lunch | ✓ |
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?
No
Do participants receive any pay?
Wage
Other, please explain
Wage paid at $15/hour for up to 28 hours/week of completed training for 12 weeks
Location
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179 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Public Transit Information
The site is accessible by 2-minute walk from the Stony Brook T station on the orange line, or by a short walk from MBTA bus routes 22, 29, 39, 41, 42, and 44.
Additional Information About Location
Community Servings also has parking available for bikes and vehicles.
Phone Number
617-522-7777
Program Contact
Allison Sequeira, Teaching Kitchen Senior Program Manager