Chef Ann Foundation has partnered with the Foundation for California Community Colleges’ Fresh Success program to offer the Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship programs as SNAP Employment and Training opportunities in the following counties:

Alameda, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Diego, Solano, and Sonoma. 

This means that SNAP recipients partaking in these Healthy School Food Pathway programs in these counties are eligible for additional benefits and supportive services to support them for the duration of the program. These benefits are in addition to their wages earned and skills and credentials gained through Healthy School Food Pathway. Some of the supplemental services that may be available to a SNAP participant include:

• Child or dependent care assistance
• Transportation assistance
• Rent/mortgage assistance
• Internet assistance
• Career navigation services
• Job search and resume assistance
• And more to support their success in completing the program and enhancing their employability.

If you currently receive SNAP benefits or think you may be eligible to receive SNAP benefits, please reach out to Taylor Lewis, our Sr. Coordinator of Workforce Programs Funding for more information. You can reach Taylor by email at taylor.lewis@chefannfoundation.org or by phone (call or text) at 419-792-0295.

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Pre-Apprentices are required to complete online courses and join live virtual learning sessions. The online courses, which are offered through the Chef Ann Foundation’s School Food Institute can be completed remotely from anywhere. The courses are hosted by Moodle, which is an online learning platform. We highly recommend completing the courses on a laptop or desktop computer since you will be required to write and submit assignments. 

Pre-Apprentices will also need to use Zoom to attend the live virtual learning sessions. 

Microsoft Word or Google Docs will also be occasionally used for assignments.

No, participants are only paid for the time they work at the school district. If required, they may also be paid for completing an anti-harassment training.

During the seven weeks of the Pre-Apprenticeship you will complete a variety of tasks. This includes but is not limited to chopping fruits and vegetables, batch cooking, serving students, running the point of sale (POS) system as students move through the line, and washing dishes.

Yes, we will reimburse you for any expenses incurred in preparing for the program, including a background check or LiveScan, TB test, and ServeSafe certificate. 

Please let us know as soon as you receive notification that your background check is complete by emailing us at ca.pathway@chefannfoundation.org. 
 

As part of your onboarding, you will receive instructions and an invitation to set up a Workday account. You can also view instructions HERE and watch the VIDEO for more guidance.