Common Grounds is a nine-week, 270-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.
This program operates Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. This program is offered year-round, with small cohorts to encourage focused and individualized attention. Complete the form below and the full application will be emailed to you. If you don’t have access to an email account, please reach out to Assistant Director Susan Jurina at sjurina@mannaonmain.org for more information!
