Pre-Apprentices are required to complete online courses and join live virtual learning sessions. The online courses, which are offered through the Chef Ann Foundation’s School Food Institute can be completed remotely from anywhere. The courses are hosted by Moodle, which is an online learning platform. We highly recommend completing the courses on a laptop or desktop computer since you will be required to write and submit assignments. 

Pre-Apprentices will also need to use Zoom to attend the live virtual learning sessions. 

Microsoft Word or Google Docs will also be occasionally used for assignments.

Yes! The online School Food Institute courses have Spanish subtitles. You can change your preferred language on Moodle, which is the online learning platform we use. The live virtual learning sessions also have live Spanish translation. 

We additionally have bilingual staff that can support you throughout the entire program, from application to graduation.

No, participants are only paid for the time they work at the school district. If required, they may also be paid for completing an anti-harassment training.

During the seven weeks of the Pre-Apprenticeship you will complete a variety of tasks. This includes but is not limited to chopping fruits and vegetables, batch cooking, serving students, running the point of sale (POS) system as students move through the line, and washing dishes.

Yes, we will reimburse you for any expenses incurred in preparing for the program, including a background check or LiveScan, TB test, and ServeSafe certificate. 

Please let us know as soon as you receive notification that your background check is complete by emailing us at ca.pathway@chefannfoundation.org. 
 

As part of your onboarding, you will receive instructions and an invitation to set up a Workday account. You can also view instructions HERE and watch the VIDEO for more guidance. 

To fill out timesheets, please include the hours you work daily and have it signed off by your supervisor every other Wednesday according to the Payment Schedule you received as part of your onboarding documents. Here is the file HERE. 

Your timesheet must be submitted by the end of day every other Wednesday, to ca.pathway@chefannfoundation.org. As part of your onboarding materials you will receive a calendar HERE that includes exact dates for when timesheets need to be submitted. 

You will receive the recording via email, and will need to complete a reflection prompt about the topics covered in the session. You will submit your response via Moodle, our learning platform.  

Career Catalyst is a third party that the Chef Ann Foundation works with to handle payroll and workers compensation. 
Workday is the platform Career Catalyst uses to handle paperwork and payroll. 

You will receive a debit card from Career Catalyst or you may set up direct deposit on the Workday platform.

Moodle is the learning platform used for this program. This is where you will access all your online courses, find helpful materials, receive important program updates and announcements and submit reflection prompts as needed. 

Your setup information will be in your orientation guide. If you need more information, please contact ca.pathway@chefannfoundation.org.
You will be prompted to reset your password to a password of your choice.
 

Participants should submit their expenses through the Workday system. Once reimbursements are approved they are added to payroll.  You can view a guide that shows you the process HERE. Spanish version guide is HERE.

It is usually within 4-6 days but can take up to 10 days.

Please reach out to ca.pathway@chefannfoundation.org and work with your supervisor to reschedule any missed hours before the end of the program.

All participants must work 12 hours per week and complete a total of 84 hours to complete the program.