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Burning Through the Basics *

So You Want to Work in a Kitchen?

Earn your ServSafe® Food Handler Certification and learn all about kitchen basics in this four-part restaurant readiness series.

FPL wants to help you gain the skills you need to succeed in the restaurant industry!

The Burning Through The Basics Kitchen Readiness course offers hands-on culinary training, professional development skills, and the opportunity to earn your ServSafe® Food Handler certification - all while feeding the community through a partnership with MayDay Community Kitchen and St. James Food Bank! Jump start or advance your career in the restaurant industry with this FREE 4-day course.

This course will meet on October 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th. Attendance at all four sessions is required. You'll be automatically enrolled in all four dates upon registration.  

Is Burning Through The Basics right for you?

• Do you want to start a career as a cook in a professional kitchen?
• Do you need to refresh your skills or renew your ServSafe® Food Handler’s Certification?
• Do you want to move from fast food to cooking in a local restaurant setting?

You’ll learn:

• Best practices for food safety and service
• Effective communication and kitchen etiquette
• Basic cooking techniques for commercial kitchens

This course involves assistance with job placement, resume editing, and interview practice and is intended for individuals seriously considering a job in a professional kitchen. You can check out our “Conquer the Kitchen” classes for specialized food preparation courses without the workforce development aspect!

Participants in this course will earn their ServSafe® Food Handler Certification. This course does not offer ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. Please see our two-day “ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification” courses if you’d like to explore a free opportunity for this state mandated certification option.

All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map and details on accessibility services.

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