Culinary Arts Training Program – Advanced

Program information Our FREE training program will prepare you for a union culinary arts job with benefits! 

UNITE HERE Local 17, Minnesota’s hospitality union, helped us design this training, and our employer partner is ready to hire! In addition, our FREE program for qualifying individuals provides many specialized services that meet the needs of busy people. Skill Training: Safety& Sanitation ServSafe® Certification (On-line 32hrs), Nutrition (On-line 32hrs), Cost Control (Hybrid 32hrs) Lab and Fabrication (It covers essential culinary skills, including knife techniques, meat and vegetable preparation, and other foundational cooking methods) (St Paul College 20 hours) Work Readiness: employer expectations, resume enhancement, networking, job search, interviewing. Students receive a chef jacket & knife kit. MTP’s Culinary Arts Training Program will prepare you for jobs in the hospitality industry, offering exceptional work environments, generous pay and benefits, and opportunities for education, training, and advancement. Our program leverages strong, well-established partnerships with St. Paul College, our union partner Unite HERE Local 17, and a reputable employer partner to help underserved groups enter and sustain employment in nontraditional occupations. Key components of the short-term program include online training modules, lab training at St. Paul College, work experience with our employer partner, culturally responsive services, and strong connections to placement opportunities after the training. 

Eligibility: BIPOC individuals, or low-income. Program includes: Safety& Sanitation ServSafe® Certification, hands-on experience in St. Paul College state-of-the-art facilities, work experience, and development of real-world skills to succeed in the food industry. Worker Rights, Employability Skills, Leadership Workshops, Job Connections, Support Services. Other Program Highlights: In addition to training onsite at Saint Paul College’s culinary training facilities, you’ll receive a full range of other assistance: Personalized, one-to-one help from a Program Navigator throughout your program participation. Support services to help ensure you graduate. Work readiness and other training to help you get a good job in the hospitality field and meet your long-term goals. Hands-on training with a skilled chef at Saint Paul College’s culinary training center Opportunities to network with our employer partner and experienced union leaders
 

Training Location: St Paul College

Date: April 21, 2025

Prerequisites: Program is designed for BIPOC or lower-income income participants.

Cost: Free