Are you looking for a career in the culinary industry? Pikes Peak Library District is pleased to offer Food Industry Training, a four-week training program that gives you the skills you need to enter or advance in employment as a qualified prep cook or line cook. The program will help you learn basic culinary fundamentals, explore career opportunities in the culinary industry, prepare a resume and practice interview skills, and earn your ServSafe Food Handler certification.
No previous experience is required and there is no cost to participants.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic math skills
- Dependability
- Adaptability
- Memorization
- Time management
- Communication
- Physical demands: Manual dexterity, ability to stand for long periods of time.
What you’ll learn:
- Knife skills
- Cooking methods
- Understanding recipes
- Food safety and sanitation
- Culinary math
Please check back for future dates. Any questions, please contact the Adult Education Department at (719) 531-6333, x1225 or tsayles@ppld.org.