YES CHEF!

Ages:

For newcomer youth aged 15-30

Capacity:

Hours:

Run on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 2 PM (length of sessions vary from 3-4 hours long).

Address:

2131 Renfrew St., Vancouver

Contact:

Tamara Han

This 8-week cooking & baking training program helps youth learn more about food production, gain insight into the food industry, and acquire skills to obtain sustainable employment. Up to $400 is available for program attendance.

YES CHEF! includes 4 weeks of basic food skills training and 4 weeks of food production and catering training. Youth get experience in the kitchen at the Gathering Place Community Centre as well as catering training at Frog Hollow.

Throughout the program, youth will be helped with employment preparation, settlement needs, financial literacy, workplace rights, and basic FoodSafe skills, with workshops provided both 1:1 and in groups.