Restaurant Training Cohort - 10/2026
About The Position
AAWDC’s Restaurant Ready cohort prepares participants for opportunities in the restaurant industry through practical job readiness and food safety training. Participants will complete Restaurant Ready, a national program developed by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) that builds the foundational job and life skills needed to pursue restaurant careers. The cohort also includes ServSafe Food Handler training, covering safe food handling practices, prevention of foodborne illness, and food allergy awareness. The program structure involves completing a one-week bootcamp followed by five to six weeks of on-the-job training, where participants will apply their skills in a restaurant workplace. AAWDC will work with business partners to develop on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities, allowing participants to build their skills through paid employment. Participants who have already identified an employer they would like to work with are encouraged to share that information. AAWDC can connect with the employer to discuss their interest in an OJT contract and determine whether the opportunity is a fit.
Requirements
- Be 18 or over.
- Reside in Anne Arundel County & Annapolis.
- Be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Registered with Selective Service (males born on or after January 1, 1960).
- Be able to provide all required documentation.
- Have a High School Diploma/GED.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Demonstrate interest in restaurant employment.
- Demonstrate motivation to pursue employment and develop skills in the restaurant industry.
- Demonstrate physical readiness: Ability to meet the essential duties of the intended position, which may include standing for up to eight hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility: Openness to different shifts, work assignments, and opportunities across departments.
- Demonstrate multitasking skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities in a busy environment.
- Demonstrate a team-oriented mindset.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude.
- Demonstrate patience and active listening.
- Demonstrate relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrate willingness to learn.
- Demonstrate commitment to training.
Nice To Haves
- No prior restaurant experience is necessary.
- Participants who have already identified an employer they would like to work with are encouraged to share that information.
Responsibilities
- Complete a one-week bootcamp.
- Complete five to six weeks of on-the-job training.
- Apply learned skills in a restaurant workplace.
- Attend scheduled training sessions.
- Complete required training.
- Collaborate with coworkers and contribute to shared goals.
- Listen carefully, follow instructions, and respond thoughtfully to others.
- Connect with customers and coworkers and build positive working relationships.
- Develop new skills, receive feedback, and apply what is learned.
Benefits
- Paid employment during on-the-job training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
