Providence Culinary Training
Providence students come from all walks of life.
Looking to jumpstart your future in the fast-paced, growing hospitality industry?
Second Harvest’s Providence course offering offerings include:
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Culinary Fundamentals
Meets Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
for six weeks -
Advanced Culinary
Meets Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
for 6 weeks + a one-week internship -
Barista
Meets Monday- Friday for 3 weeks
The first 2 days meet from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the remaining days meet 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. -
GRACE
Culinary programming for adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Registration fees vary by track. Options for financial assistance will be discussed during your required tour. Additional program details are available below.
Interested? Take the next step! Fill out our brief Student Interest Form. We will then contact you to schedule your tour with our Providence team!
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GRACE
February 12 - Valentines Day Treats
February 26 - Black History Month - Gumbo
March 12 - Healthy Breakfast - Peanut Butter Toast and granola yogurt parfait
March 26 - Community Activity
April 9 - Easter Dish - Deviled Eggs and Mini Quiche Lorraine
April 23 - Strawberry Season - Take Home Jam!
Register for GRACE Today!
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offering multiple pathways to new opportunities!
"Providence students come from all walks of life."
Everyone who enrolls is supported as an individual, as they move through the program and as they establish themselves after graduation.
Jeff Bacon, CEC CCA AAC
Vice President, Social Enterprises & Executive Director Providence Programs
Daryl Pobanz
Director of Culinary Education
Providence Programs
"100 Graduations ... and counting."
Since its inception, Providence has been opening the doors of opportunity for community members facing challenges to gaining employment. Some of our students have experienced incarceration, others substance abuse or some other significant challenge. Providence is a place for second, third, and even fourth chances.
Culinary Fundamentals Certificate
Prerequisite - Life Skills and Food Safety
Duration - Six weeks, including Life Skills and ServSafe). Classes meet Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Certification in ServSafe ® Sanitation (Required for employers; proven to help candidates achieve higher wages)
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Life Skills
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Mise En Place
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Knife Skills
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Basic Cooking Methods
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Introduction to Baking
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Introduction to Salads and Dressings
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Soups, Stocks, Sauces
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Equipment Safety
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Warewashing
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Coaching and Teamwork
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Experience Day with Topic Expert
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Farm Day
Advanced Culinary Certificate
Prerequisite - Fundamentals Culinary Certificate
Duration - Six weeks | Classes meet five days a week, six hours a day
Choose a Focus Area
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Scaling and Measurement
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Quick Bread, Scones, Muffins
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Breads | Leavening
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Laminated Doughs
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Cakes
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Pies/Tarts
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Cookies
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Tortes and Composed Desserts
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Packaging and Plating
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Experience Day with Topic Expert
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Farm Day
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Canapes and Finger Foods
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Cold Hors D'oeuvres
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Hot Hors D'oeuvres
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Dinner Buffets
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Plated Dinners
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Carving and Action Stations
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Breakdown
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Experience Day with Topic Expert
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Farm Day
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Ticket Reading
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Multi-tasking and Workflow
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Line Stations
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Saute
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Grill
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App/Fry
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Salad | Sandwich
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Dessert | Pantry
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Expo
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Dinner Buffets
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Prep/set up for next shift
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Experience Day with Topic Expert
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Farm Day
GRACE
Duration - Six weeks, held on Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m
GRACE is a hands-on adaptive culinary program designed to empower cooks of any ability level with skills and knowledge to operate with independence in a kitchen setting. This program was designed by Chef Daryl Pobanz and is co-taught by Second Harvest’s Providence program chefs and Steve and Stephen Jones, a father and son duo who went through the core culinary training program together and have been sharing their skills and love of cooking with others ever since.
Sessions cover:
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Basic kitchen equipment & appliances
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Knife skills basics
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Microwave & stove top cooking
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Preparing soups, sandwiches, favorites like mac & cheese, and tasty healthy options such as chicken & broccoli.
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3330 Shorefair Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Tel: 336-784-5770
Fax: 336.784.7369