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These chef trainees need community support to complete their internships. Support an intern with a direct contribution!

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WILSON

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SUPPORT AN INTERN

Fund Wilson’s restaurant training and job placement.

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GIFT A CAREER EACH YEAR

Make monthly installments of $450 to sponsor one internship per year.

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FUND A FUTURE

Make Vicky’s restaurant training and job placement possible.

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CHEF TRAINING

Our chef training program equips youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement.

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OTHER WAYS TO HELP

HOST AN INTERN

Would you like to host an intern at your restaurant? We are always looking for new chef mentors. We would love to tell you more about the opportunity!

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EMPLOY A GRADUATED INTERN

Want to host a graduated intern for a work experience or an in-restaurant job opportunity? We can advertise your willingness to our graduates.

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BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR

Would your organization, foundation, or business like to be part of the work we do? Reach out to our team for event and annual sponsorship details.

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  • “The main reason I chose this internship was not only my passion for cooking but because of my mother. My mother passed away in January and while she struggled with addiction, which had made her give up on practically everything, the one thing she never stopped caring about was opening her own restaurant someday…working in the Chopbar and building bonds with everyone in that kitchen over the last month has made me feel closer to my mom than I ever have.”

    Chantel Brewster
    2021 Chef Training Intern at Chopbar

  • “I am proud to be a cook. I’m proud to have a job that pays medical and dental for my family. I’m proud to pay for my daughter’s Montessori school and school supplies, for our home. I’m proud every time I see my food sent out to a guest – or get a compliment from a diner. I’m proud to know my craft so well, to satisfy human’s most basic needs… I wanted to thank all of you for giving others the same chance I had to dedicate my life to something noble.”

    Chris Hey
    2013 Chef Training Intern at Locanda

  • “I remember after my first shift and the talk I had with Chef Thomas. In my opinion, I feel I learned more about both food and life lessons. I honestly feel that my favorite part of this program was just being able to be surrounded by supportive people who actually cared. ”

    Leslia Lapota
    2016 Chef Training Intern at One Market Restaurant

  • “Chef Spike along with everyone else in PlayT were very kind and accepting, teaching me that a kitchen environment is like a family.”

    Riawna Pope
    2017 Chef Training Intern at PlayT 

  • “Each day I learned new things that would only help me grow as a chef, as a person. Pican and Sprouts has made my life open to many different opportunities.”

    Bobby Pennington
    2018 Chef Training Intern at Pican

  • “Sprouts helped me get into the restaurant industry. At my internships, I started by being the pasta extruder all the way up to the hot line. I worked with lots of great people whom are still friends today. I wouldn’t be the chef I am today without them.”

    Chris Hey
    2013 Chef Training Intern at Locanda

  • “I was 8 years old and I was stealing cars with my friends, seeing a lot of things I shouldn’t have been seeing at my age. I really needed somebody to believe in me because this was really my only way out. I’m a young black male, and I’m trying to make it. I’ve been through a lot…and I’m trying to make it right.”

    Mikey Quintana
    Chef Training intern at 25Lusk

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South San Francisco 94080

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