Apply Now to Fire Up a New Culinary Career in 2023

December 21, 2022

Chef speaks to students practicing knife skills by chopping vegetables in the kitchen.

Fire up a new career with 10 weeks of award-winning training at Fresh Starts Culinary Academy. You can apply now online and join a class that starts Monday, April 7.

This training is approved by the American Culinary Federation and operates as a program of Homeward Bound of Marin. All students can receive a $1,000 bonus when they complete the training. See our new video to hear more from our graduates.

Along with hands-on practice in core culinary skills, students receive professional development coaching and job placement support to transition into the workforce. Teaching occurs in our 3,500-square-foot professional kitchen in Novato.

In a typical year, at least 85% of students find employment within 30 days of completing the training. They work in restaurants, school kitchens, grocery stores, catering and more.

See the flyer in Spanish or English for more details. Please contact Chef Andrew Wild by email or call 415-382-3363 x231 to schedule an interview or get information about how to get cooking with us!