A big thank you to Tribute Pizza and Slice Out Hunger for their generous pizza donation as part of the Pizza Across America campaign! Weβre GRATEful to partner with companies and organizations that believe that good food can do good things. π
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Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! π Get excited, San Diego! Your generosity can truly transform lives in our vibrant community. Join us in making a difference and see the incredible impact of your contributions. Let's come together and create lasting change! π
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support of Kitchens for Good SHOP! It was a record year π and itβs remarkable how far SHOP has come. A huge thank you to all our shoppers, dedicated volunteers, donors, and the Pacific Beach community π€
We have a tradition that Apprentices ring the bell when they've got good news. Here, Earl from Culinary class 30 rings the bell for his new job as a Cook at Hotel Del @delcoronado ππ. He LOVES his job. "Chef Paul is awesome, and my co-workers are super helpful." Go Earl π!
Yesterday, 11 Apprentices graduated from our training program and 23 Hospitality, Baking, and Culinary Apprentices promoted from their 10-weeks of intensive skills training, now moving into their paid on-the-job training. Here are a few highlights of the celebration!
Throwback to last Monday, when Chef Instructor Amanda Palomino & Culinary Apprentices Dennis, Danny, Jennifer & Vanessa shared BBQ tips, tricks & twists with @fox5sandiego Rain nixed the planned grill demo, but good times were still had by all π. (Yes, that's yellow watermelon!)
Did you know that sharp knives are essential for both safety and precision in the kitchen? Apprentices are diving into the world of knife sharpening with Brandon from @KnivesMeglio
Our Baking Apprentice Low Low shares, "I came to this program because I dream of opening a bakery with my daughter; I want other people to come in, bond over baking, and have happy experiences." Help bake a dream come true! DONATE NOW https://t.co/JPUNQLcPnx
We have Apprenticeship opportunities in our Baking program! You'll learn cakes & cake decorating, icing writing, piping, chocolate work, tarts & pies, cookies, custards, macarons, candies & confections, sweet rolls, holiday treats & more! Apply today at https://t.co/qjylEFVj0d
Stumped for a Mother's Day gift? Consider a donation to our new Micro-enterprise program in her honor! This program gives women the resources to start small businesses, offering more mothers access to many flexible, income-generating options. Donate now - https://t.co/lU8XGfonwa
Get started on a career in Food Service Management! Ten weeks of tuition-free skills training includes: Weekly Stipends, Transportation Assistance, Support Services, Breakfast and Lunch, M - F. Then you get a well-paying job! Text ApplyNow to 24365 or https://t.co/Uih80JQxT2
Micro-enterprises are an excellent way for people with barriers to employment to break into the entrepreneur space. We hope you'll join us in developing this exciting new program. Help people follow their dreams to start their small businesses! DONATE NOW https://t.co/JPUNQLcPnx
Look how proud our Active Apprentices are of the Vegetable and Cold Melon soups they made. It's always awesome to have our former students back on campus to keep learning and to hear about how they're doing!
Thank you to everyone who volunteers on our training campus, in our kitchens, at our shop, at The Shell, for Restaurant Weeks, during Apprentice Celebrations & at pop-up events. Your contributions help individuals transform their lives; we couldn't do what we do without you!
Kitchens for Good Alumni!! We're seeking an Administrative Assistant to help connect candidates with our network of employer partners. You will explain Kitchens for Good's mission, employment opportunities, hiring process, and more. Interested? Click https://t.co/zWytpa5pJJ!
This beauty was the winner of our second Cupcake Challenge!
It was a vanilla cake with brunoise strawberries filled with cheesecake and a rhubarb/strawberry/ginger compote. American buttercream frosting atop a secret strawberry shortcake crunch.