Thank you for your interest in Project Feast’s Culinary Apprenticeship Program.
This is a paid job training program. It is 10 weeks long and 160 hours total. The program supports refugee and immigrant cooks who want to start a career in the culinary industry.
Applications for our Spring 2026 Cohort are now open.
The next apprenticeship will take place:
March 9 – May 14
Please fill out the Interest Form below to join our email list and receive updates about our programs.
The Interest Form is separate from the application process. You must also complete the job application linked above to apply for this position.
Apprentices MUST:
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Attend in person for the full program (Monday–Thursday, 9:00am–1:00pm) at Project Feast (202 W Gowe Street, Kent)
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Be 18 years or older
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Be legally authorized to work in the United States (pay is unincorporated King County minimum wage: $18.32 per hour)
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Be committed to getting a job in the culinary industry after the program
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Be able to stand for 4 hours and lift up to 25 pounds (12 kg)
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Be able to understand and follow instructions in English (around Level 3)
In this program, you will work with the Culinary Team at Project Feast. You will help prepare catering orders, Family Meals (cultural takeout meals), and community meals. You will learn cooking skills and how to work in a professional kitchen, with opportunities to share food and cooking from your home culture.
You will also have classroom lessons. These lessons help you:
- Get your Washington Food Worker Card
- Improve your English for cooking jobs
- Practice important life skills to help you reach your goals
- Prepare for a job
- Learn from others
After completing the program, graduates can receive 30 days of individual job search support.
The Culinary Skills Apprenticeship Program is accredited through Highline College’s Department of Continuing Education.
Graduates will receive:
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A certificate of completion from Highline College
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A graduate success kit
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A letter of reference from the Culinary Director
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An updated resume
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A Washington State Food Worker Card (valid for 2 years)
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One month of job search support
If you have questions while filling out the application, please email:
apprenticeship@projectfeast.org
Please note:
Applying does not guarantee acceptance into the program. You must meet eligibility requirements and complete an interview. Completing the program does not guarantee a job. Employers have their own hiring processes, separate from Project Feast.
This program is designed to support immigrants and refugees. However, we welcome all qualified applicants. We use fair and equal hiring practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, nationality, age, disability, or other protected status.
Since 2013, we have graduated over 120 immigrants and refugees representing more than 30 countries, including: Afghanistan, Central African Republic, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, India, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Korea, Sudan, Syria, Thailand, Nicaragua, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
