Congratulations to David on passing his road test and earning his driver's license last week! David has been part of the Root Kitchen team since graduating in 2020 and now serves as our Kitchen Shift Lead. We are incredibly proud to see him achieve his license goal! Did you know that Root's Alumni Services offers a wide range of support for all of our graduates - including financial support and guidance for those seeking to earn a driver's license, which is especially key to accessing more employment opportunities on the North Shore.
关于我们
Root's mission is to help young adults, ages 16-26, create a pathway to independence through foodservice training and employment. By developing essential life and work readiness skills, youth leave Root prepared for success in the workplace. Root's Youth Workforce Development Program is our primary program and provides young adults with the opportunity to gain hard and soft life skills that will increase their probability of long-term success in the workforce. Trainees are immersed in the culinary arts and food service training, workforce readiness, and social and emotional learning throughout the 14-week program. Graduates leave the program with 250+ hours of culinary skills training; basic financial literacy training; completion of an externship at a local restaurant or food service business; a professional portfolio, including a resume and references; completion of soft skills workshops on social and cognitive skills, self-agency, communication, and confidence, two industry-recognized ServSafe Certifications and an earned stipend of up to $600. Root's social enterprises - Catering by Root, HarborPoint event space, and our Community Catering initiative - all provide further training and employment opportunities for Root graduates. Employment with Root includes 6-to-12 month kitchen production roles, to per-diem-event support roles to augment other youth employment, all starting at least $1.00 above minimum wage. Root's social enterprises provide additional skill development, targeted coaching, and leadership opportunities to prepare alumni of our workforce development program for continued professional growth and access to a living wage. Additionally, Root's Community Catering helps address food insecurity in Essex County. Each week, Root youth employees produce 500+ meals, using produce sourced from local farms, for seniors, families, and children served by partner agencies and organizations.
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https://rootns.org/
Root的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Salem，Massachusetts
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2015
- 领域
- Youth Workforce Development、Catering、Event Space、Social Enterprise、Job Training、Community Meals和Youth Employment
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35 Congress St
US，Massachusetts，Salem，01970
Root员工
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Sharon Rogers
Marketing Professional with more than two decades of experience managing strategic programs and launching new products for world-class brands
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Linda Saris
Executive Director, LEAP for Education, Inc.
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Keith Seeber
Seasoned Chef and Restaurant Manager
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Nevada Winter
Cook 1 and Youth Alumni Instructor at Root
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Let Root do the work this Thanksgiving! Need a pie ??, a few sides, or the whole meal ????? Catering by Root has you covered. Email Samantha Johanson at [email protected] to place your order. #FeedingOpportunity #FeedingCommunity #Catering #Thanksgiving
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Join us at this week's Salem Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connection! Coffee Connection networking events are free to attend for Salem Chamber members and first-time attendees, and $20 for non-members. For more information or to register, email [email protected].
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Let Root do the work this Thanksgiving ???? Whether you are looking for a few sides or the whole meal, Catering by Root has you covered. Email Samantha Johanson to place your order, or visit https://ow.ly/2SpU50U2wkE
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Root is on a mission to expand our training and transitional employment opportunities and increase our work addressing food insecurity on the North Shore. Our ambitious goal is to double our impact, and the Board of Trustees has launched a fall challenge matching all gifts up to $150,000! Give today, and your gift will go twice as far in helping to Feed Opportunity and Community! https://ow.ly/Hc9F50TWRA1
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Chef Keith giving a demo on how to brunoise (dice) celery. Consistency and efficiency are key elements to hone in when it comes to knife skills. Once the trainees have learned how to consistently get their knife cuts right, they can then work on their speed. At Root our trainees can come in outside of regular programming to practice their knife skills. This is not mandatory for program success but is offered as part of helping the trainees development in the kitchen. #KnifeSkills #CulinaryTraining #ChefDemo #CulinarySkills #RootCulinary #DiceYourVeggies
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Thank you to the team at Brooksby Village for inviting us to visit today! Trainees heard from HR and dining services, learned what kinds of job opportunities are available, and learned what qualities and skills they look for—passion and good communication are key to success! #FeedingOpportunity #WorkforceDevelopment #CulinaryJobTraining #FieldTrips
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Book your holiday event with Root today! Whether you’re planning a holiday gathering for work or friends, Root has you covered. With spectacular water views of historic Salem Harbor and easy parking, HarborPoint at Root is a flexible event space that can accommodate gatherings of up to 80. Catering by Root is available on and off-site, and our team is ready to create a menu tailored to your needs. Click the HarborPoint or Catering links in our bio to book your event today! Hear what some of our customers have to say: "All our guests have raved about food we've had catered by Root. Not only is the food delicious and a good value, the staff and service are excellent. And it feels good knowing that we are supporting the community by using Root catering." "The food was delicious. I loved the BBQ sliders, my daughter-in-law loved the rice, and my son loved chicken wings!! It was lovely dealing with all the staff, David and Merlinda were great!" #catering #beproudofyourdollar #feedingopportunity #feedingcommunity #eventspace #northshore
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Terrific conversation highlighting the great work being done by Root Board Member Alex Sanchez and our partners at The Salem Pantry.
Through education and gentle nudges, Alex, our nutrition expert, is helping guests make healthier choices that fit their needs and culture. ??? Learn more about her work in our new blog post! #FoodAccess #HealthyEating #NutritionSupport #FoodInsecurity
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Today in the workshop, trainees met with Diallo Cunningham of City Year Boston and Rob Loewen, Regional VP of Operations for Jamsan Management, who shared their experiences and career paths. Diallo talked about his first career in hospitality, how it led to his current role at CityYear, Boston, and what opportunities CityYear can provide to young adults. Diallo then introduced his former mentor and supervisor, Rob Loewen, Regional VP of Operations for Jamsan Management,?a premier hotel management company serving 50+ hotels in the New England area. Rob shared his personal and career path and the qualities that he believes define someone as a leader, which can be practiced and implemented at any stage of school and career. #KnifeskillsandLifeskills #workforcedevelopment #careerpaths #culinarytraining #workforcetraining #feedingopportunity
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