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Providence students come from all walks of life. 


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offering multiple pathways to new opportunities!

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Changing lives,  

one recipe at a time.

Some who enroll in Providence want to learn new skills and make new connections after a job loss. Some want to enhance their skills and pursue better-paying opportunities. Some want to fine-tune their knowledge to start a business. Some are simply seeking a fresh start.

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Everyone who enrolls is supported as an individual - as they move through their chosen training opportunity and as they establish themselves after graduation.

Are you looking to jumpstart your future in the fast-paced, rapidly growing hospitality industry? Second Harvest Food Bank's Providence Program is here for you, offering culinary skills training (Fundamentals and Advanced); Front of the House training; and Barista training.
 

Our culinary program is the first of its kind in the nation to offer the American Culinary Federation's Certified Fundamentals Cook® certification.

There’s no reason to wait to turn your passion for food and beverages into an exciting career.

New Beginnings

The first week of your journey will focus on:
 

Certification in ServSafe® Sanitation
sRequired for employers; proven to help candidates achieve higher wages

Life Skills
Job readiness, teamwork, communication, and more

Scholarships and post-graduation job placement help are available

 

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"Providence students come from  all walks of life. 

Everyone who enrolls is supported as an individual, as they move through the program and as they establish themselves after graduation.

Jeff Bacon, CEC CCA AAC

Vice President, Social Enterprises & Executive Director Providence Programs

"100 Graduations ... and counting. 

Since its inception, Providence has been opening the doors of opportunity for community members facing barriers to employment. Some of our students have experienced incarceration, others substance abuse or some other significant challenge. Providence is a place for second, third, and even fourth chances.

Daryl Pobanz
Director of Culinary Education
Providence Programs

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Culinary Fundamentals Certificate 

Prerequisite - Life Skills and Food Safety

Duration - Six weeks, including Life Skills and ServSafe). Classes meet five days a week, six hours a day

  • Mise En Place

  • Knife Skills

  • Basic Cooking Methods

  • Introduction to Baking

  • Introduction to Salads and Dressings

  • Soups, Stocks, Sauces

  • Equipment Safety

  • Warewashing

  • Coaching and Teamwork

  • Experience Day with Topic Expert 

  • Farm Day

Prerequisite - Fundamentals Culinary Certificate

Duration - Six weeks | Classes meet five days a week, six hours a day

Choose a Focus Area

  

  • Scaling and Measurement

  • Quick Bread, Scones, Muffins

  • Breads | Leavening

  • Laminated Doughs

  • Cakes

  • Pies/Tarts

  • Cookies

  • Tortes and Composed Desserts

  • Packaging and Plating

  • Experience Day with Topic Expert 

  • Farm Day

  • Canapes and Finger Foods

  • Cold Hors D'oeuvres

  • Hot Hors D'oeuvres

  • Dinner Buffets

  • Plated Dinners

  • Carving and Action Stations

  • Breakdown

  • Experience Day with Topic Expert 

  • Farm Day

  • Ticket Reading

  • Multi-tasking and Workflow

  • Line Stations

  • Saute

  • Grill

  • App/Fry

  • Salad | Sandwich

  • Dessert | Pantry

  • Expo

  • Dinner Buffets

  • Prep/set up for next shift

  • Experience Day with Topic Expert 

  • Farm Day

Prerequisite - Baking, Catering, or Line Cook Certificate

Duration - 32 hours
 

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Front of House Certificate 

Prerequisite - Life Skills and Food Safety

Duration - Six weeks, including Life Skills and ServSafe

  • Terms and Techniques

  • Customer Service 

  • Host | Hostess

  • Server Training

  • Interacting with Guests

  • Problem Solving

  • Restaurant Communication and Structure

  • Onsite Shadowing and Training Sessions

Barista Training

Prerequisite - Life Skills and Food Safety

Duration - Three weeks, including Life Skills and ServSafe

  • Customer Service

  • Station Set Up

  • Espresso Basics

  • Equipment Use, Care, and Maintenance

  • Specialty Drinks

  • Cold Drinks

  • Sense of Urgency

  • Latte Art

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Training Class Schedule

Advanced Culinary 01

First Day

Start lab

02/06/23

02/09/23

Last Day

03/17/23

Internship

03/18/23

Culinary Fundamentals 02

First Day

Serv Safe

Last Day

02/06/23

02/09 & 02/10

03/17/23

Advanced Culinary 02

First Day

Start Lab

03/20/23

04/27/23

Last Day

05/02/23

Internship

05/03/23

Culinary Fundamentals 03

First Day

Serv Safe

Last Day

03/20/23

03/23 & 03/24

05/02/23

Advanced Culinary 03

First Day

Start Lab

05/08/23

05/11/23

Last Day

06/21/23

Internship

06/22/23

Culinary Fundamentals 04

First Day

ServSafe

Last Day

05/08/23

05/11 & 05/12

06/21/23

Culinary Arts
Student Inquiry

Barista 01

First Day

ServSafe

02/06/23

02/09 & 02/10

Last Day

02/24/23

Barista 01

First Day

03/20/23

Serv Safe

03/24/23

Last Day

04/06/23

Barista 02

First Day

Serv Safe

05/08/23

05/11 & 05/12

Last Day

05/25/23

Barista 03

Serv Safe

06/26/23

Serv Safe

06/30/23

Last Day

07/21/23

Front of House 01

First Day

ServSafe

TBD

TBD

Last Day

TBD

Front of House 02

First Day

Serv Safe

Last Day

TBD

TBD

TBD

Front of House 03

First Day

Serv Safe

TBD

TBD

Last Day

TBD

Front of House 04

Serv Safe

Serv Safe

Last Day

TBD

TBD

TBD

Front of House
Barista Training

Interested in enrolling?

Fill out our brief Student Interest Form and we will be in touch with you with more information about the required application process.

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from you!

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