IRC Oakland Launches New 'Culinary Class' for Refugee Clients

The IRC is putting on its apron and stepping into the kitchen, as the Oakland office has developed a specialized training program for its newly arrived refugee clients. The new 'Culinary Class' is focused on preparing refugees to work in restaurant kitchens. As a part of the 16-hour course, students will learn the basics of sanitation, serving, prep-cook, and grilling in addition to acquiring their California Food Handlers Certificate. This initiative aims to increase the preparedness and competitiveness of refugees when seeking employment after their arrival in the U.S. The Oakland office will be holding its first class by the end of this month in hopes of getting its current clients trained and ready for self-sufficiency as soon as possible!
 
In order to kick-start this new program, the IRC is asking for in-kind donations that will be essential to the culinary training done within the class. Please see the following list of generic items that are needed:
 
Dry Pinto Beans 2 bags
Dry Black Beans 2 bags
White Rice 2 bags
Brown Rice 2 bags
Red and Yellow plastic Beads
Green and Yellow Play Dough
Foam packing peanuts
Green Construction Paper
Spatuals x 5
White Kitchen Towels x 5
Box of Food Service gloves
White Cutting Boards from IKEA X 5
8” inch Chefs Knife x 5
Measuring Cup sets x 5
Measuring Spoons sets x 5
Gift Cards to a grocery store or Costco to purchase food.
 
*All items must be new.
 
If you are interested in donating any of the items mentioned, or would like to learn more about the program, please contact audra.brown@rescue.org