Western Cooking Class 西廚班
Learn how to create popular Western-style breakfasts, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and more. Hands-on training in food preparation, knife skills and cutting techniques, creative plating techniques and food safety standards. Understand kitchen terminology and proper kitchen etiquette. ESL level 4 or above recommended.
Duration: 14 Weeks
Upcoming Start Date: Please contact our office.
Length of Course: Total 280 hours
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility: To be eligible for the Western Cooking Class, you must be:
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A legal U.S. resident with authority to work in the U.S. (i.e. valid Social Security Card)
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18+ years or older
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ESL Level 4 or above
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Looking to change professions or find employment
Cost: Qualified students can have their tuition and fees subsidized by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD). Contact us to find out if you're qualified
Looking to enroll in our training or hire our graduates? Please contact our office.
How to Apply: To apply for our upcoming Western Cooking Class, please click the interest form below or scan the QR code. You can also visit our office at 747 Commercial Street to complete an enrollment application. If you have any questions about this program, feel free to call us at 415-989-8224 or email us at culinary@sfccsc.org.
Office Address:
Charity Cultural Services Center
747 Commercial Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Office Hours:
Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Success Story
Terrilyn first learned about our Western Cooking Training from her case worker. She was a single mom of a newborn and received financial assistance from CalWORKs. She had tried various jobs in the past, such as cashier, grocery clerk and security guard, but none of them provided her with a sense of fulfillment. She had a strong sense of self-awareness and an urgency to develop her career in order to be financially independent in the near future. Terrilyn had taken some preparatory culinary classes before and occasionally helped out with the after-school program as a sous chef. She felt that cooking brought her joy, so she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a chef in 3-5 years. Terrilyn signed up for our Western Cooking Class in fall of 2023.
The course instructor noted that Terrilyn was a quick learner. While she made occasional mistakes, she quickly recognized and corrected them. Throughout the program, Terrilyn proved to be an excellent team player and curated her work very nicely. She successfully completed the training on time and was fully prepared for a full-time job.
Terrilyn was proactive and receptive to the instructor’s job search and preparation suggestions. We shared job openings for cooks or line cooks with her and assisted in updating her resume. Additionally, we informed her about the Saluhall hiring event, and she applied for a line cook position onsite. With the timely and closely followed up done by the OEWD team, we were notified well in advance of the client's application status so that we could provide assistance to Terrilyn, who was able to advance to the second round of hiring. Terrilyn received support from the instructor, preparing for her second interview through conversations and mock interviews. As a result, her interview went well, and she was considered for the pastry chef position which was her goal.
In March 2024, Terrilyn received an official offer from Saluhall Inc for a line cook position. She enjoyed her work and was grateful for the skills she acquired through the Western Cooking Training at CCSC, which proved to be very useful in her new role. She was able to apply what she learned at her job, further solidifying her passion for cooking.
More Success Stories
Originally a beautician, Ashley graduated from the western cooking class six months ago and is now employed by Bon Chef at Appetit Catering Company.