Recovery Program
Launch Your Career While Making a Difference.
WRAPS is a paid, hands-on workforce training program that prepares participants for meaningful careers while helping provide fresh, nutritious meals to children and communities across West Virginia.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Learn by Doing
WRAPS provides real-world experience inside commercial kitchens where participants work alongside experienced chefs preparing from-scratch meals using locally sourced ingredients.
Along the way, participants gain professional skills, industry certifications, and mentorship that support long-term career success.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- Paid Training
- Receive paid, on-the-job training while developing valuable culinary and workplace skills.
- Industry Certifications
- Earn food safety certifications and additional credentials that strengthen your resume.
- Hands-On Experience
- Work in active commercial kitchens serving childcare centers, community organizations, recovery programs, seniors, and more.
- Professional Mentorship
- Develop confidence through coaching, teamwork, leadership, and career preparation.
IS WRAPS RIGHT FOR YOU?
WRAPS is designed for adults 18 and older who are ready to learn, grow, and contribute to healthier communities.
No previous culinary experience is required—just a willingness to work hard, learn new skills, and be part of a supportive team.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Length: 12 weeks
Schedule: 32 hours per week
Locations: Morgantown Central Kitchen and Huntington Central Kitchen
SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN
Culinary Skills
- Knife skills
- Scratch cooking
- Commercial kitchen equipment
- Food safety
- Meal preparation
- Receiving and preparing local ingredients
Professional Skills
- Interview preparation
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Leadership
- Resume building
READY TO APPLY?
Limited cohort spots are available.
To learn more about WRAPS or begin the application process, contact: Chef Joe Crockett 📧 joe@projecthealthykids.org
