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disabilities (IDDs), focusing on entrylevel
training. Designed to deliver
students with the basic understanding
and competencies of cooking and/
or baking and life skills, this program
also provides participants with the
tools and skill sets along with the
sensory awareness and teamwork
needed to work with confidence and
professionalism in a commercial kitchen
or a related field. The program has
been developed in collaboration with
Catalyst Kitchen to ensure that students
meet the needs and standards of today's
industry. Catalyst Kitchen is a Seattlebased
organization devoted to ending
the cycle of joblessness, poverty, and
hunger.
At Germaine's Kitchen and Café,
students are met with encouragement to
learn and provide real-life experiences
to unlock their potential. With small
class sizes, students are offered focused,
individualized attention from professional
chefs, instructors, and faculty.
During this 500+ hour certificate
program, students have the opportunity
to learn and demonstrate an
understanding of food identification
and nutrition principles, and gain the
knowledge and professional skills used
in food preparation and service. Students
are prepared to advance their skill sets
through the teaching of proper use and
maintenance of professional knives, hand
tools, and commercial kitchen equipment,
proper food handling, storage, safety, and
sanitation that can later earn them food
handler safety certification. Students who
attend this program will also learn how to
communicate accurately and effectively,
and to exemplify a personal sense of
professionalism necessary for working
successfully in the foodservice and
hospitality industry.
Catholic Charities was founded in
1933 during the Great Depression and
has been a leader in finding innovative
solutions to poverty and injustice.
Their mission is to assure that essential,
life-saving services and supports are
accessible to the most vulnerable
Oregonians.
Catholic Charities of Oregon
is committed to improving the
livelihood of individuals, families, and
communities affected by intellectual
and developmental disabilities. It aims
to provide help and create hope, and at
Germaine's Kitchen and Café, a seat at
the table, where everyone belongs.
Support NFEF's 2021
Event
The Foundation conducts fundraising initiatives
including onsite donations at the NFEF Booth
at ANFP's Annual Conference & Expo, and
at other events throughout the year. Back by
popular demand, NFEF will host its online
gift card store once again through the ANFP
Marketplace.
Proceeds support NFEF grant programs including
the CDM Credentialing Exam, geared toward
aspiring CDM, CFPPs to help achieve their goals
and become certified, and provide educational
opportunities for current certified members.
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To support this fundraising effort, please partner
with NFEF by donating one or more gift cards
for home improvement, grocery retail, Visa/
Mastercard, or airline tickets in increments of
$25, $50, $100, or more. (Electronic gift cards
preferred.)
Please consider making your donation today.
For more information, contact Mindy Theesfeld
at (800) 323-1908 x128 or at mtheesfeld@
ANFPonline.org
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