What is Impact Culinary's response to COVID-19?
Impact Culinary is delayed until 2021. We will announce a new start date as soon as it is recommended. We are basing our return date in conjunction with the restaurant industry and our culinary partners. Our highest priority is ensuring the health and safety of our community, chefs, and potential students. All decisions will be made to do what's best for our community. We thank you for your understanding and continued support. We encourage interested future students to complete the interest form.
What will I learn?
This program will help prepare you for an entry-level job at a restaurant to start your career. This includes: food handling certificate, job readiness skills, food preparation, equipment identification, knife skills, recipe development, product identification, storage, cooking methods, and nutrition.
Who is eligible to apply for the training?
Any young adults age 16-24, who are interested in a culinary or food service career. No prior training or degree is necessary. Young adults with backgrounds can apply and will be considered.
How much does it cost?
There is no cost for the training, as the tuition is paid for by our donors. There is however, a $25 refundable fee for materials and a commitment of time and dedication required to complete the course.
When will the training occur and how long is it?
The next training start date has been delayed until 2021 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. All sessions are 8-weeks with a 4-week paid internship. Class will be Monday through Thursday.
Where will it be held?
The training will be held in the Impact Kitchen at The Hatchery, located at 135 N. Kedzie Avenue. Internships will take place in restaurants around the Chicagoland area.
Will I receive help to find a job?
ICNC has a successful placement program and will assist in finding you employment after you pass the training and complete your internship. While we do not guarantee jobs, many of our employers will guarantee training graduates the opportunity to interview for positions they qualify for. We currently partner with multiple reputable restaurants and nontraditional employers.
What kind of job could I be eligible for after completing the training?
A line cook, prep cook, server, beverage service professional, or host and hostess, to name a few.
How do I apply?
We encourage interested students to complete the interest form so that we have their information on-hand when we are able to safely continue the program in 2021. Visit www.impactculinary.org and click any of the 'INTERESTED?' buttons to fill out the application or contact Mattie at mattie@industrialcouncil.com.
What happens after I apply?
The program is currently on hold until 2021. Once the program resumes, individuals who completed the interest form and will communicate next steps. We will invite applicants who meet the minimum requirements to come in for a required information session.
Impact Culinary is delayed until 2021. We will announce a new start date as soon as it is recommended. We are basing our return date in conjunction with the restaurant industry and our culinary partners. Our highest priority is ensuring the health and safety of our community, chefs, and potential students. All decisions will be made to do what's best for our community. We thank you for your understanding and continued support. We encourage interested future students to complete the interest form.
What will I learn?
This program will help prepare you for an entry-level job at a restaurant to start your career. This includes: food handling certificate, job readiness skills, food preparation, equipment identification, knife skills, recipe development, product identification, storage, cooking methods, and nutrition.
Who is eligible to apply for the training?
Any young adults age 16-24, who are interested in a culinary or food service career. No prior training or degree is necessary. Young adults with backgrounds can apply and will be considered.
How much does it cost?
There is no cost for the training, as the tuition is paid for by our donors. There is however, a $25 refundable fee for materials and a commitment of time and dedication required to complete the course.
When will the training occur and how long is it?
The next training start date has been delayed until 2021 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. All sessions are 8-weeks with a 4-week paid internship. Class will be Monday through Thursday.
Where will it be held?
The training will be held in the Impact Kitchen at The Hatchery, located at 135 N. Kedzie Avenue. Internships will take place in restaurants around the Chicagoland area.
Will I receive help to find a job?
ICNC has a successful placement program and will assist in finding you employment after you pass the training and complete your internship. While we do not guarantee jobs, many of our employers will guarantee training graduates the opportunity to interview for positions they qualify for. We currently partner with multiple reputable restaurants and nontraditional employers.
What kind of job could I be eligible for after completing the training?
A line cook, prep cook, server, beverage service professional, or host and hostess, to name a few.
How do I apply?
We encourage interested students to complete the interest form so that we have their information on-hand when we are able to safely continue the program in 2021. Visit www.impactculinary.org and click any of the 'INTERESTED?' buttons to fill out the application or contact Mattie at mattie@industrialcouncil.com.
What happens after I apply?
The program is currently on hold until 2021. Once the program resumes, individuals who completed the interest form and will communicate next steps. We will invite applicants who meet the minimum requirements to come in for a required information session.