We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference in Atascadero schools! We are currently looking for motivated people who love cooking, have a hunger for knowledge, and feel a deep desire to make a difference in the community. There is no cost to participate! Apply by January 31.
Our hybrid program is 7 weeks long and includes:
- 3 online School Food Institute Courses: 20 hours (3 hours pre-read, 3 hours homework, 9 hours online learning)
- 2 virtual learning sessions on Zoom: 3 hours (2 sessions, 1.5 hours each)
On-the-job learning at district kitchen: 84 hours (in person 12 hours a week)
By participating in the Pre-Apprenticeship, you will build your professional knowledge and gain hands-on experience of what it takes to make scratch-cook meal programs happen in schools. Participants who successfully complete pre-apprenticeship receive a certificate of completion from the Department of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) and are eligible to apply for the Apprenticeship.
For on-site work, Food Services Pre-Apprentices work with the Director of Food Services, Food Services Administrative Team and Food Services Team preparing food, receiving supplies, working as assigned doing production food preparation, transport pack outs, dish machine and pot washing sink operations, inventory and storage organization and general kitchen cleaning as part of maintaining a safe food production and service environment in the district’s kitchens.
The spring program begins on March 31st and ends on May 23rd, 2025. Apply by January 31, 2025
We do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application. Please create an account to apply with this link https://www.chefannfoundation.org/what-we-do/healthy-school-food-pathway/pre-apprenticeship/
Follow this step-by-step guide to begin and complete your application https://scribehow.com/shared/ApplyfortheSpring2025Pre-ApprenticeshipProgramDEjBdGLEQ2ekuP1mUkeL3w
If you want to learn more, join one of our optional virtual Office Hours on Zoom. Register below!
Tuesday 1/21/25 (4:00 - 4:30pm) Meet Our Operations Team
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudOusqTgqEtQQiX-7UG3X5Nxug8IVtV
Thursday 1/23/25 (4:00 - 4:30pm) Meet Our Participant Experience Team
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof-ytrjgiGNInGzjQp3JWKOVwtO98dvA
Tuesday 1/28 (4:00 - 4:30pm) Food Service Director Spotlight: Stella Ndahura
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pf-qpqDIuHNZLkTcMn-QzArMdHGoNboEB
