Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Culinary School provides students the skills needed to gain entry level employment in a restaurant or food service establishment.
TCS culinary training sessions take place Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM for a total of 12 weeks, plus a 2-week work experience period. We conduct 3 sessions per site per year.
Students spend 60% of their time on in-class lectures and ServSafe lessons and 40% of the time in the Culinary School Training Kitchen putting the skills they learn into practice.
Students graduate from the program and receive a Culinary Program Certificate of Completion and an industry ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification and gain employment earning projected wages of $13.00-$18.00/hour.
Eligibility Requirements
Be 18 years of age or older.
Have a High School diploma or GED diploma or be seeking to obtain.
Have reading and math skills at or above an 8th grade level.
Not be a danger to self or others.
Be available to be in class from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
Be curious, ready to learn, and willing to do homework.
Have a strong desire to gain and maintain employment in the food service or warehouse/logistics industry.
Be able to read, speak, and comprehend English in a fast paced environment.
Have basic math skills and an adequate reading level for studying a textbook, completing exams, and
writing job related documents.
Be able to lift 40 pounds and stand up to 6-8 hours daily with or without a reasonable
accommodation.
Be able to see well enough to read at 2.5 feet with or without reasonable accommodations.
Be able to attend class every day on time.
Not have convictions for certain violent or sexually exploitive crimes. Information about criminal convictions will be used to provide more effective job placement and other services.
Pass a pre-admission drug test and random tests during training.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
14
Hours
444
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Delaware Food Works at the Food Bank of Delaware
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
222 Lake Dr
Local WIB
1 - Statewide
Type of Attainment:
Certificate
Name of Credential
ServSafe Manager Certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Scholarship, Out of School Youth, Blue Collar, SNAP E&T
Refund Policy
Refunds are calculated in accordance with the DE Refund Policy. Official withdraws must be dated, in writing, and presented to the Director. A $100 tuition fee will be retained. A refund of the remaining tuition will be returned to the funding source within 30 days of the Operations Director receiving the written request. 80% refunded after 0.01%. 5to 9.9%=70%. 10 to 14.9%=60%; 15 to 24.9%=55%. 25 to 49.9%=30%. After 50%, there will be 0 refunded. fbd.org/delawarefoodworks
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Delaware Department of Education
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$225.00 ServSafe Textbook, Culinary Professional Textbook
Testing/Exam Fees
$42.00 Drug Test and CASAS
In-State Tuition
$8,483.00
Other Fees
$193.00 Chef coats, Pants, hat, slip resistant shoes
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$412.00 knives, guards, gloves
Total In-State Program Cost
$9,355.00
