In order to evaluate whether or not this program is right for you, the following list of expectations are for you to consider and discuss with us.

Do these describe you and your willingness to commit?

___ Have a strong interest in the food service industry;
___ Willingness to commit to daily attendance and full work schedule;
___ Able and willing to commit to a 12 week program, potentially six hours daily;
___ Willingness to work with an employment case manager on a weekly basis;
___ Willingness to learn new skills;
___ Willingness to recognize and take direction from your instructor and accept feedback;
___ Recognition of good personal hygiene and food safety handling;
___ Recognition of the importance and need for a safe, positive learning environment;
___ Willingness to address barriers to success when an issue arises and acceptance of outside resources if needed;
___ Willingness to participate and apply yourself with ‘hand’s-on’ training beyond classroom training;
___ Willingness to be placed in on the job training scenarios representing the Leaf, Loaf & Ladle program at RCIL.
___ Understanding that the expectation after training is to seek and secure full time or part-time employment;

The Leaf, Loaf & Ladle job skill training program offers the opportunity to gain a direct skill set in food handling and preparation, leading to employment in the growing job market of food services. We are committed to working with individuals in this program not only to teach direct food service employment skills but to assist you in job placement; therefore your return commitment is the most important value you need to bring with you.