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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 Tuesday, June 16; Thursday, June 18; Tuesday, June 23; and Thursday, June 25. 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.

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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