Dayton Cooks!
Dayton Cooks! is a free 10-week program that trains students age 18 and older for jobs in the food industry.
Transforming lives through food
Dayton Cooks! is a free 10-week program that trains students age 18 and older for jobs in the food industry.
Students work with a professional chef staff on a culinary journey. Ingredients provided through donations feed hundreds of children in Dayton after-school programs. The classes and cooking happen in the kitchen at Grace United Methodist Church.
At the program’s end, students are proficient in basic knife skills, classic cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety. They are prepared for SerfSafe Certification and receive help with job placement and mentoring.
Eligibility Requirements
• 18 years of age or older
• Desire to learn food service skills and start a career
• Commitment to the program
• Basic math and reading skills (HS diploma or GED preferred)
• Drug-free
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs. and stand for 4 hours
Get in touch
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