Do you know how to cook a skate properly? Jens Dahlmann, Vice President of Culinary Operations at Universal Orlando Resort, recently taught students participating in Second Harvest's Culinary Training Program how to prepare the close relative of a stingray in brown butter with caper sauce. "It's sweet," a student said after sampling the skate. "It's fantastic." As … [Read more...] about Culinary Program Offers Immersive Training
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Rep. Demings Presents Federal Funding to Second Harvest Food Bank
Representative Val Demings today presented Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida with $775,000 in federal funding she secured for the Culinary Workforce Training Program, which provides disadvantaged adults with culinary and life skills training. Said Rep. Demings, “The pursuit of happiness and opportunity is one of our most sacred American values, and I was proud to … [Read more...] about Rep. Demings Presents Federal Funding to Second Harvest Food Bank
New beginnings
A year ago, Enas was at her wit's end. Her husband’s business closed permanently. They were stuck at home with three kids in the middle of a pandemic. Their extended family lived 6,000 miles away. They were homesick for Egypt, the close-knit community they had there, and the food. Enas started cooking recipes she learned as a young girl. They brought her comfort and a … [Read more...] about New beginnings
Virtual Commencement Celebrates Culinary Graduates
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida held a virtual ceremony today to celebrate graduates of its Culinary Training Program. The live, online ceremony recognized 43 students who successfully completed the 16-week course. What sets these graduates apart from previous classes is they completed this course amid a global pandemic. “We couldn’t be more proud of this … [Read more...] about Virtual Commencement Celebrates Culinary Graduates
Where Are the Workers? A Win-Win Solution to Florida’s Labor Shortage
With nearly 10 million Americans actively looking for work, some employers face a surprising challenge: No one is applying for jobs. In small towns and sprawling metropolises alike, countless restaurants, hotels, construction sites and more are “now hiring” – with little to show for it. It’s not a problem anyone expected to face in 2021. For the last year and more, our … [Read more...] about Where Are the Workers? A Win-Win Solution to Florida’s Labor Shortage
