We provides the technical and professional skills you need for employment in the East Bay restaurant industry.
The 13-Week Culinary Employment Pathways Training and Internship program provides paid hands-on instruction in basic culinary and food safety, and workplace soft-skills.
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Mandela Partner’s team of local food industry professionals will be with you every step of the way—from hands-on training in the kitchen to selecting an internship that fits your skills and schedule.
About the Culinary Employment Pathways Program
Our culinary training program includes access to relevant and essential resources, like the California Food Handlers Exam, personalized wellness practices, and worker’s rights education with the goal of connecting you to food jobs with competitive pay, positive work environments, and growth opportunities.
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Whether you’ve worked in a restaurant before or have no experience in the kitchen, if you’re looking for kitchen training that will translate into working in a professional kitchen, you’ve found it! We are looking to work with community members who are facing any barriers to employment with an emphasis on people returning home from incarceration. Our requirements to participate are that you’re able to commit to ALL 13 weeks of the program, are looking for employment, and have a curiosity or passion for food.
In the Culinary Education Pathways we prioritize leading with empathy, compassion, and kindness. We recognize that you might be dealing with life situations outside of the kitchen and strive to create a space alongside participants that allows you to explore your curiosity and build your skills in an environment that will prepare you for your internship in a professional kitchen.
Interested in applying for an upcoming cohort?
Or have a question about our program?
Submit an inquiry form to learn more and receive email alerts when applications open
Are you a local food business interested in hosting a Culinary Employment Pathways intern?
We provide fair chance employment resources to our Food Business Network of internship sites to support their efforts in employing a workforce that reflects the demographics of Alameda County. Together, we are committed to leading a shift towards a more equitable food community in the Bay Area.
Interested in hosting an intern? Or maybe the idea of guest speaking for one of our culinary training cohorts ignites your passion? Find out more about how to engage with our programs and services by filling out our interest form!
Join our growing network of food business partners!
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