Culinary Arts (Potomac Job Corps)

Job Corps is the largest job training and education program in the country, free to low-income 16- to 24-year-olds. You can get the experience and skills you need to start a career that's right for you, go on to college, or join the military. Job Corps also offers tuition-free housing, meals, basic health care, a living allowance, and career transition assistance. On the job, you will ... Work directly with food and beverages in the kitchen Maintain a clean workspace, prepare raw ingredients for cooking, and assist with cooking and plating meals Use a variety of commercial cooking equipment and tools Develop new recipes, plan menus and maintain an ingredients inventory Individuals who complete the Culinary Arts program can earn industry-recognized credentials to become a Certified Culinarian, Certified Chef and other restaurant certifications. Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.