the Culinary APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM breaks the cycle of poverty through job training and placement.
There is no better illustration of feed, teach, grow.
The Culinary Apprenticeship Program (CAP) trains individuals who are unemployed or underemployed by providing hands-on education and a paid work experience so that participants gain the skills required to pursue a career in the food industry; and as a result, providing them with the potential to obtain steady employment.
CAP is a 25-30 hour, 12-week paid work experience that combines professional development with hands-on training in our commercial kitchen.
Students gain skills and knowledge of:
Food safety and sanitation
Knife skills and familiarity with commercial equipment
Direct instruction from local chefs
Culinary terminology
Cooking techniques
Baking and pastry
Life and employment skills
Catering and Food Truck - work alongside the Food Shuttle’s Horizon Catering and The Spinning Plate food truck to learn event prep and service
Graduates will exit the program with in-demand knowledge, including ServSafe Food Handler Certification from the National Restaurant Association. The Food Shuttle will help graduates find meaningful jobs in the food industry.
CAP Participation Requirements
Ability to commit for a duration of 12 weeks for an average of 25-30 hours each week
Desire to work in the food industry
Legally eligible to work in North Carolina
At least 18 years of age
Pass a drug test and participate in random screenings
Reside in stable living environments (shelters included)
Access to transportation
