Let them Cook
In addition to earning ServSafe certificates, Corpsmembers learn the culinary essentials while enrolled in the program! Check out CCC life inside the kitchen.
Know Before You Go
Schedule
Culinary crews work a ten-hour split shift, typically XX-XX and XX-XX, preparing meals seven days a week.
Emergencies
Corpsmembers must be willing to respond to emergencies and be dispatched for lengthy periods of time.
Eligibility
Young adults 18-25 and military veterans up to age 29 can join. Individuals must live in California.
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Explore our locations
CCC offers culinary training at nine locations across California.
Residential
- Camarillo Center
- Delta Center
- Fortuna Center
- Los Padres Center
- Los Pinos Center
- Magalia Center
- Placer Center
- Tahoe Center
- Mendocino Center
Delta Center
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!
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Do I need prior experience to join?
No prior work experience is required to join the CCC Culinary Program, we will help you get trained and certified so you can launch a successful career.
In terms of education, 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. Please note, if you have not obtained your high school diploma, while enrolled in the CCC you must work to earn one through our partnered charter schools.
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.
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.
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