On Friday, July 21, when the six students in Class 155 graduated, Second Helpings officially exceeded 1,000 graduates of our Culinary Job Training program since the organization’s founding in 1998. You can watch Class 155’s graduation ceremony on YouTube or Facebook. This class of six students was sponsored by [...]
On April 29, 2023, Second Helpings turns 25 years old! This milestone is an occasion to reflect on all the work our community has done together, as well as the work that continues into the next 25 years and beyond. Our first meal delivery ticket On April [...]
Get to know the people behind the mission! Each month we’ll introduce a member of our incredible, hard-working team. Meet the whole #FeedIndy staff here. Name: Chef Kyle Burnett Title: Culinary Job Training Program Manager / Instructor How long have you worked at Second Helpings? 4 1/2 years What do [...]
About the Hub Coordinator Position Working with the Food Rescue team and at the direction of the Sr. Hub Coordinator, the Hub Coordinator will assist in a food warehouse environment with the distribution of meals, bulk food, and other items to nonprofit social service agencies, and the receipt, storage, [...]
It’s been a busy year already for our Culinary Job Training team! Read some of our recent highlights below. On Feb. 27, Chef Jon Askelson began as our new Culinary Job Training Instructor. Jon has several years of experience in the culinary industry, particularly with catering. Jon also has experience [...]
For Alaina Applewhite, the Culinary Job Training (CJT) program was a natural first step into the culinary field. “I’ve always loved to cook, and I knew I wanted to do something culinary-related,” Applewhite remembers, but other programs she researched felt overwhelming or intimidating. After her mom saw Second Helpings’ [...]
We’re only 2 weeks away from Souper Bowls returning in person! If you’ve attended this event in the past, you know you have an afternoon full of delicious soups to enjoy. If you’ve never been, this is a great event to invite a friend to and introduce them to [...]
About the Culinary Job Training Instructor Position The Culinary Job Training instructor serves as a teacher and role model, teaching key foodservice industry skills and preparing students for jobs upon graduation. Works with the Manager of Culinary Job Training ensuring that the necessary supplies and equipment are available, and [...]
As we approach the end of the year, we’re looking back on some of our top stories that defined 2022 at Second Helpings. Redesigned CJT Program This summer our Culinary Job Training team reviewed the program’s format and curriculum, and launched the redesigned program in August. The program has [...]
Second Helpings’ Culinary Job Training team took the summer to review the program’s format and curriculum. The re-designed program is now open for enrollment! What’s New Students and instructors will do a variety of site visits to shadow different foodservice establishments. The program has a renewed focus on strengthening [...]