Springboard Kitchens Graduates
Springboard Kitchens graduates are well-trained and ready to go to work! Our graduates are pre-screened and have current referrals and certifications.
Why Hire A Springboard Grad?
Demonstrated Employability Assets
Each Springboard Kitchens graduate has completed our intensive 16-week training program and possesses employability assets including:
- Timely, organized and efficient
- Good communications and team oriented
- High customer service standards
- Asking questions and checking for understanding
- Current ACHD Food Safety Certification or ServSafe certification
- Current track record of reliability and stability
- Current references and support network
We Screen So You Don't Have To
We can tell you more about our graduates than you probably know about most of your employees:
- All participants are tested for TB and drug use prior to enrollment.
- Act 34 (criminal background check) conducted on all participants.
- Students meet weekly with staff to monitor progress and work on overcoming barriers to employment.
- In addition to food service training, students receive employment skills training -- from time management to dealing with conflicts at work.
- The program is a rigorous, full-time commitment for students.
- Core competencies have been demonstrated and evaluated through intensive classroom and on-the-job training and experience.
Internship Placement Available
We will work with you to establish internships at your place of business, where our Phase 3 (most advanced) students can be placed 1-2 days/week. This gives our students a chance to experience different kinds of kitchens, and gives you an opportunity to meet our students prior to making any hiring decision. This has proven to be a win-win for both our students and our employer-partners.
If you have job openings (current or future) that may be suitable for our graduates, please contact an Employment Specialist at (412) 246-4738.