WRAPS: Workforce Readiness & Professional Success Jump-start a purpose-driven career in food and health. About the PHK Wraps Program WRAPS is a paid, 12-week, on-the-job training program inside real working kitchens that prepare from-scratch, nutrient-dense meals for our communities. Trainees build practical culinary skills, earn certifications, and receive mentorship to move confidently into employment. What you’ll get Paid training: 32 hours/week with embedded professional development and life-stability support. Industry certifications: Food safety/handlers and additional certificates as available. Hands-on experience: Work alongside chefs in a from-scratch, locally sourced kitchen serving childcare centers, recovery programs, seniors, and more. Mentorship & coaching: Build professional competencies like time management, teamwork, initiative, leadership. Skills you’ll learn Knife skills, mise en place, recipe execution Safe use of commercial equipment (kettles, ovens, slicers, OLIVER meal sealer) Receiving, cleaning, and preparing local produce and proteins Kitchen organization, sanitation, and HACCP-aligned practices Service, communication, and job-readiness (résumé building, mock interviews) A day in WRAPS Morning huddle → hands-on station training → service prep → paid breaks → milestone time (career/education goals) → feedback & coaching. Who should apply Adults 18+ who are committed to learning, growing, and contributing to healthier communities through real food. No prior experience required. Reliable attendance and engagement are essential. Why it matters WRAPS strengthens our local food ecosystem by connecting farms, central kitchens, and community partners so more children and families can access fresh, healthy meals year-round. Your training directly supports nutrition, cooking, gardening, and workforce outcomes across West Virginia. Location: Huntington Central Kitchen and Morgantown Central Kitchen (with occasional work at partner sites). Ready to apply? Limited cohort spots available.  Contact Chef Joe Crockett at joe@projecthealthykids.org for more details.   View Job Description More About Our Impact Here Click Here

WRAPS: Workforce Readiness & Professional Success

Jump-start a purpose-driven career in food and health.

About the PHK Wraps Program

WRAPS is a paid, 12-week, on-the-job training program inside real working kitchens that prepare from-scratch, nutrient-dense meals for our communities. Trainees build practical culinary skills, earn certifications, and receive mentorship to move confidently into employment.

What you’ll get

  • Paid training: 32 hours/week with embedded professional development and life-stability support.

  • Industry certifications: Food safety/handlers and additional certificates as available.

  • Hands-on experience: Work alongside chefs in a from-scratch, locally sourced kitchen serving childcare centers, recovery programs, seniors, and more.

  • Mentorship & coaching: Build professional competencies like time management, teamwork, initiative, leadership.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Knife skills, mise en place, recipe execution

  • Safe use of commercial equipment (kettles, ovens, slicers, OLIVER meal sealer)

  • Receiving, cleaning, and preparing local produce and proteins

  • Kitchen organization, sanitation, and HACCP-aligned practices

  • Service, communication, and job-readiness (résumé building, mock interviews)

A day in WRAPS

Morning huddle → hands-on station training → service prep → paid breaks → milestone time (career/education goals) → feedback & coaching.

Who should apply

Adults 18+ who are committed to learning, growing, and contributing to healthier communities through real food. No prior experience required. Reliable attendance and engagement are essential.

Why it matters

WRAPS strengthens our local food ecosystem by connecting farms, central kitchens, and community partners so more children and families can access fresh, healthy meals year-round. Your training directly supports nutrition, cooking, gardening, and workforce outcomes across West Virginia.

Location:

Huntington Central Kitchen and Morgantown Central Kitchen (with occasional work at partner sites).

Ready to apply?

Limited cohort spots available.  Contact Chef Joe Crockett at joe@projecthealthykids.org for more details.

 

View Job Description

More About Our Impact Here

Click Here
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