WA Food Worker Card for English Language Learners
Designed for immigrants, refugees, and English language learners, this 1-week workshop provides participants with assistance in becoming a WA Food Worker while navigating language or cultural barriers. Project Feast will facilitate classroom, group, and individual learning while reviewing the WA Food Worker Manual, practicing new English vocabulary, and discussing cultural similarities and differences. Students will take the WA Food Worker test on their last day and passing scores will have their fee paid for by Project Feast.
Culinary Workforce Development
During this 1-week workshop, participants who are hoping to enter the culinary workforce but face language, cultural, or other barriers will receive guidance on how to craft their resume, search and apply for culinary jobs online, and prepare for and practice interviewing. Emphasis will be placed on learning professional culinary English language and workforce expectations in the US food industry.
Introduction to Starting a Washington Food Business
Starting a food business can be difficult for anyone to navigate. This 1-week workshop will help those with language or cultural barriers gain foundational knowledge about culinary entrepreneurship in Washington. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the various types of food businesses and their requirements, how to start a business plan, where to find organizations and resources in the community that can support them, and what their next steps toward culinary entrepreneurship will be.
Next Workforce Development Workshop:
May 19 – 23
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Applications Open April 21
Next Washington Food Business Workshop:
June 23 – 27
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
