76th Culinary Job Training Class Graduates

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10.22.2009 --

On Wednesday, DC Central Kitchen celebrated the graduation of our 76th Culinary Job Training Class. The ceremony featured guest speaker Sam Kass, Assistant White House Chef and Food Initiatives Coordinator, who delivered the keynote speech.

In addition to receiving a solid education in the culinary arts, computer literacy, job hunting, and life skills, the Culinary Job Training curriculum also includes nutrition classes that correlate with each culinary module. Students gain knowledge about healthy eating habits and cooking techniques in order to serve a diverse population with various health needs.

During the course of the program, Class 76 helped produce over a quarter of a million meals for social service agencies in the city. Working in meal production provides students with real-world training as they meet the intense production schedule and timeline.

Students of Class 76 will now join their fellow Alumni of the Culinary Job Training program as they begin their successful culinary careers.

Thanks to the sponsors of the Culinary Job Training Program, including Clark Construction and TD Bank!

Need a Prep Cook in your kitchen? Interested in hiring a skilled professional? Contact Julia Reticker-Flynn, Workforce Development and Graduate Coordinator, by phone at 202-234-0707 x143 or by email at jretickerflynn@dccentralkitchen.org.

Guest Speaker Sam Kass, Assistant White House Chef and Food Initiatives Coordinator