Let them Cook
Corpsmembers learn the culinary essentials while enrolled in the program! Check out CCC life inside the kitchen.
Know Before You Go
Schedule
Culinary crews typically work split 10-hour shifts, to cover breakfast and dinner service. Specific hours vary by center.
Emergencies
Corpsmembers must be willing to respond to emergencies and be dispatched for lengthy periods of time with little to no advanced notice.
Eligibility
There is no prior experience required or additional eligibility requirements, aside from our standard program eligibility, to serve on these crews.
Explore our locations
CCC offers culinary training at our nine residential locations across California.
Residential
- Camarillo Center
- Delta Center
- Fortuna Center
- Los Padres Center
- Los Piños Center
- Magalia Fire Center
- Mendocino Center
- Placer Center
- Tahoe Center
Non-residential Corpsmembers may have opportunities to earn ServSafe Food Handlers certifications in order to prepare food during spikes. Additionally, special culinary trainings are periodically available for Corpsmembers from all centers to apply to attend.
Camarillo Center
At the Camarillo Center as many as eight Corpsmembers are assigned to the Culinary crew.
Delta Center
At the Delta Center as many as eight Corpsmembers are assigned to the Culinary crew.
Fortuna Center
At the Fortuna Center as many as eight Corpsmembers are assigned to the Culinary crew.
Los Padres Center
At the Los Padres Center as many as eight Corpsmembers are assigned to the Culinary crew.
Los Piños Center
At the Los Piños Center as many as eight Corpsmembers are assigned to the Culinary crew.
Magalia Fire Center
At the Magalia Fire Center as many as eight Corpsmembers are assigned to the Culinary crew.
Mendocino Center
At the Mendocino Center as many as eight Corpsmembers are assigned to the Culinary crew.
Placer Center
At the Placer Center as many as eight Corpsmembers are assigned to the Culinary crew.
Tahoe Center
At the Tahoe Center as many as eight Corpsmembers are assigned to the Culinary crew.
Ask Us Anything
We know you have questions about the culinary program. Here are some of the common one’s we get. Have more questions? Give us a call!
Talk to A Recruiter
What kind of cooking will I do?
CCC culinary crews focus on institutional cooking, preparing food for large groups of Corpsmembers living at residential centers. With this training, culinary crews learn bulk-cooking methods which are useful for future careers in settings like military kitchens, hospitals, schools, cruise ships, and other similar workplaces.
Institutional cooking is valuable because it reduces packaged waste, is cost-effective, and feed large groups of people efficiently!
Do I need prior experience to join?
No prior culinary experience is required to join the CCC, we will help you get trained and certified so you can launch a successful career.
Also, you do not need a diploma or degree to join. We have Corpsmembers who have college degrees, some who’ve attended college for some or no time, and some who need their high school diploma.
What are some of the specific skills I will learn?
Each CCC residential center kitchen operates differently to meet the unique needs of each location. However, Corpsmembers enrolled in the culinary program all benefit from similar trainings and experiences. In addition to earning ServSafe certificates, Corpsmembers learn the culinary essentials while enrolled in the program. Specific skills include, but are not limited to:
• Menu Planning
• Specialized Diets
• Reading Recipes
• Measurements and Conversions
• Basic Knife Skills
• Mise en Place
• Proper Food Storage
Certain residential centers also support community gardens which Corpsmembers can nurture and source fresh ingredients from.
Can I do both culinary and other program opportunities?
Yes. Corpsmembers can request transfer to the kitchen or from the kitchen to another CCC crew. Each center maintains its own requirements to meet for internal transfers. We encourage you to discuss options with a Recruiter before enrollment. Once at a center, talk to supervisors about your options.
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