Community Servings, Inc.
- Supervised Job Search
Teaching Kitchen Food Service – Job Search
Program activities:
Job Readiness and Life Skills
Weekly classes prepare trainees for employment upon graduation. Topics include preparation of a resume and references, mock interviews, extensive study about the food service industry and types of employment available, and job search and job application training and support. Classes also include the life skills that support successful employment including taking charge of automatic thinking and reactions, and taking actions consistent with goals, dreams, and values.
Digital Literacy
During weeks 7 through 12 of the Teaching Kitchen program, all trainees participate in a three-hour weekly computer class and job club. Individual training and support are provided to those who would like assistance in how to establish and maintain an email account, submit an online job application, create a job seeker profile online, complete online employment applications or hiring paperwork, etc.
Financial Empowerment
In partnership with the Family Prosperity Services staff at the Jamaica Plain Development Corporation (JPNDC), all trainees participate in financial literacy training including basic banking, understanding credit, and following a budget. Each trainee is provided with one-on-one financial empowerment coaching as a follow-up to the group training offered.
Program is offered in: English
Participant demographics:
Ages 18+ and proficient in English. Must be a current Teaching Kitchen culinary job training participant or recent graduate, and have a goal of food service-based employment upon graduation.
Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 44
Total hours: 3
Program duration: 12 weeks
Rolling Admission: Yes
Number of cycles: 8
Program start dates: New (12-week) cohort starts every 6 weeks, year-round.
April 22, 2024 – July 11, 2024, June 3, 2024 – August 22, 2024, July 15, 2024 – October 3, 2024, August 26, 2024 – November 14, 2024
Sample schedule:
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Job Readiness/ Financial Literacy/ Digital Literacy | ✓ | ||||||
| By Appointment | Weekly 1 on 1 job search meetings, as needed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Is the program offered remotely? No
Is public transportation available? Yes
Location information:
| 179 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 | 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.
Program requirements: CORI check, SORI check
Program is CORI friendly? Yes
Additional details: We are a CORI friendly program, aside from convictions of arson, murder, or sexual assault.
Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Basic skills gain, Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain | Well written resume and reference list | Quality employment with a local food service employer!
Participant Supports:
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| 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? Not applicable
Contact Information
Program Liaison: Allison Sequeira, Teaching Kitchen Senior Program Manager
Telephone: 617-522-7777
Ext: 206
Email: allison@servings.org
Program code: CSI-JS
ABAWD Qualifying? No