Please review the following eligibility requirements before applying:

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment.
• Must have I-9 documentation and be eligible for employment in the U.S.A.
• Must be either unemployed or underemployed AND have a barrier to employment:
  • Justice Impacted (History of Incarceration)
  • Formerly Experienced Homelessness
  • Former Foster Care Youth or Transitional Aged Youth (TAY)
  • Mental Health Challenges
  • Substance Abuse Challenges
  • Veteran
• Must not be currently enrolled in any CA state-certified apprenticeship.
• Must be open to a background check and not have any outstanding arrest warrants.
  • Kitchens for Good is a supporter of second chances.

If accepted into an apprenticeship program:

• Must be able to commit to a full-time class schedule for the 3-10 week initial training period. (Schedule is subject to change with notice.)
  • Culinary Apprenticeship — Front-Loaded — 10-Week Initial Training
    • Monday-Friday; 9am-4pm
      • Most Wednesdays; 8:30am-12:30pm
    • Main Campus – Linda Vista, Door of Hope Campus
  • Culinary Apprenticeship — Dual Instruction — 4-Week Initial Training
    • Monday-Friday; 9am-4pm
    • Main Campus – Downtown Campus; occasionally Linda Vista, Door of Hope Campus
  • Baking Apprenticeship — Front-Loaded — 12-Week Initial Training
    • Monday-Friday; 9am-4pm
      • One Day Per week; 8:30am-12:30pm (Paid OJT)
    • Main Campus – Old Town, Bake Shop & Linda Vista, Door of Hope Campuses
• Must want to commit to the one-year apprenticeship program:
  • 3-12 Weeks (Depending on chosen program)
    • Hands-on, foundational skill training (see above schedule), AND
  • 9-11 Months
    • On-The-Job (OJT) Training (part-to-full time employment) with a food-service industry employer in San Diego County specific to the apprenticeship track accepted into.
    • Additional hands-on skill training — schedule dependent on chosen apprenticeship program.

If you have questions regarding eligibility, contact Avery Sprenger, Outreach Coordinator, at Avery@KitchensforGood.org or (619) 828-5928.