DELIVERY DATE: February 27th, 2023
DELIVERY METHOD: In-person
TRAINING LENGTH: 8 Weeks
COST OF TRAINING: Free for eligible candidates
TRAINING
Technical Skills:
Delivered by St. Lawrence College at the Knights of Columbus, the Cooking & Catering program will help participants prepare for employment in restaurants, catering companies, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes and more. There will be a focus on food and key cooking techniques that will be both studied and practiced. Participants will learn knife skills, kitchen safety, meal preparation and planning, and cooking methods.
Certifications:
Safe Food Handling, CPR & First Aid, Smart Serve, WHMIS and Health & Safety
Pre-employment and soft skills:
Teamwork, communication skills, self-awareness, workplace success, resume writing, job search techniques, interview preparation
EMPLOYMENT
EOTB will assist participants in securing employment in the food and service industry. Ongoing coaching is provided to assist with the transition to employment. Employers will receive a wage subsidy.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
EOTB will purchase training on behalf of eligible candidates. Financial assistance may be available for items such as transportation, daycare, and work attire.
BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Must be a Cornwall / SDG / PR or Akwesasne (ON) resident and be legally entitled to work in Canada and either be:
Unemployed / under-employed and 15-30 years of age with a barrier to employment
OR
Identify as a woman
Candidates should call Job Zone d’emploi 613-933-9675, Glengarry Inter-Agency Group 613-525-1533, or Akwesasne Career & Employment Support Services 613-575-2626
