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Culinary Job Training - Washington, DC Central Kitchen

2121 First Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024

Eligibility
APPLICANTS MUST: Be at least 18 years of age Be available to be present in class from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday — NO EXCEPTIONS Be curious, ready to learn, and able to complete all homework assignments Be able to work FULL-TIME, which may include weekends. If the applicant is not for any reason they will not be eligible Live in a stable housing environment Be subject to random drug screening. DCCK maintains a drug-free work environment and complies with DC law ensuring that responsible marijuana use is not, and should not, be a barrier to employment Be either unemployed or underemployed Be able to provide TB/X-ray results prior to the start of class (available at any Unity Healthcare or your Primary Care Provider) Be compliant with all medical and/or mental health care and medications Be able to stand for a minimum of 8 hours with two 15-minute breaks and be able to lift 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations Be able to commute to the Waterfront Metro station, where shuttles are provided to DC Central Kitchen Have the basic 3rd grade English proficiency skills needed to benefit from the program Be able to see well enough to read at 2.5 feet with reasonable accommodations. Be able to hear in a noisy environment with background noise from a distance of 20 feet with reasonable accommodations. Not have any outstanding arrest warrants Be able to pass the Culinary Job Training entry exam
Hours
8am to 5pm from Monday through Friday
Application process
An application is required.
Fees
Call for information.
Service area
Washington, DC Alexandria, VA Fairfax, VA Falls Church, VA Manassas, VA Manassas Park, VA Montgomery, MD Prince Georges, MD Arlington, VA Fairfax, VA Loudoun, VA Prince William, VA DC
The goal of the program is to prepare unemployed, underemployed, previously incarcerated persons, and homeless adults for careers in the foodservice industry. The 14-week Culinary Curriculum covers all facets of work in a professional kitchen. The program includes "hands-on" training instructed by an ACF Culinary Coordinator.
Providing organization
DC Central Kitchen
DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is a nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. The organization provides hands-on culinary job training for individuals facing high barriers to employment while creating living wage jobs and bringing nutritious food where it is most needed. DCCK’s social ventures include serving scratch-cooked farm-to-school meals in DC schools, delivering fresh, affordable produce to corner stores in neighborhoods without supermarkets, and operating a fast-casual cafe.