A four-hour shift for the intern with the dedicated mentor chef at the host restaurant. This shift allows the chef to assess whether the intern is a good fit for the restaurant and for the intern to make sure that they can commit to this new work structure and environment.

• Chef Trainees attend a virtual orientation to cover internships goals plus programs
• Youth attend a 60-minute money management workshop
• Sprouts helps Chef Trainees complete their Food Handlers Certification

• Runs two to six months
• Typically two, eight-hour shifts per week
• Mentor chef and kitchen crew teaches Chef Trainee kitchen basics, such as knife skills, food preparation, food handling and storage, and plating.

Sprouts supports the intern throughout the internship, checking in several times a week. This allows us to track the intern’s progress, assisting them with any challenges or personal issues. Sprouts has regular contact with the mentor chef and other personal advisors to make sure the intern is progressing and adjusting well to the kitchen environment.

We provide support to Chef Trainees as they look for culinary jobs post-internship. From providing tips, writing recommendations, and reaching out to chefs in our network – we are committed to post-internship success.