Common Grounds is an eight-week, 240+ hour training program. Trainees engage in experiential learning, contributing to food production in Manna’s mission-driven kitchen, with classroom instruction in food service, life skills and employment competencies to further skill development. Trainees will gain experience and develop excellence in attendance, customer service, time management, personal responsibility, job readiness, food safety, culinary knowledge and skills, kitchen math, knife skills, and equipment knowledge. Following all CDC guidelines, and with a rigorous COVID-19 health and safety plan in place, this program operates on-site, Monday through Thursday from 8:30am-4:00pm.
This program is offered year-round, with up to six trainees per session. Apply now!
