Joshua Culinary Art Training Program

Our mission is to support culinary education and life skills development through community-based programs designed to uplift adults facing high barriers to employment. The Joshua Culinary Art Training Program equips participants with the skills needed to secure entry-level jobs in the foodservice industry.

Through hands-on training, students will gain experience in menu planning, food preparation, and cooking, as well as essential front-of-house service skills. Participants will also operate a student-run full-service restaurant, providing them with real-world industry experience. This restaurant will serve as a community dining establishment, delivering healthy and quality dining experiences to underserved communities, reinforcing our commitment to both skill development and community enrichment.

The Joshua Culinary Art Training Program focuses on providing practical, community-based culinary arts training designed to empower individuals with high barriers to employment. Here are the key highlights of the program:

1. Comprehensive Culinary Education: Participants will gain fundamental skills in cooking, menu planning, and food preparation, with hands-on training in a fully operational, student-run full-service restaurant.

2. Life Skills Training: In addition to culinary expertise, participants will receive life skills training aimed at boosting confidence, professionalism, and teamwork.

3. Entry-Level Job Opportunities: The program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level positions in the foodservice industry, such as line cooks, catering attendants, and front-of-house staff.

4. Real-World Experience: Participants will run a full-service restaurant, learning key aspects of the business, from food preparation and cooking to customer service and operations.

5. Community Impact: The restaurant will also serve underserved communities, offering healthy, quality dining experiences while providing participants the chance to give back to their communities.

Participants will graduate with industry-relevant experience and the confidence to pursue careers in culinary arts, all while contributing to the well-being of their local communities.