After School Culinary Classes

Humanity’s Kitchen is offering Hybrid classes (in-person/virtual) in New Castle County and Virtual classes in Kent/Sussex County.

The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for students with disabilities, in grades 9-12, ages 14 to 21 or those that are in the 18-22 Educational Program, to engage in career exploration in the culinary arts field during the school year. The program is offered free of charge to students in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.

Students who have previously attended any of our culinary classes whether in person or online cannot apply. This class is open to new students who have never attended.

The goal of the program is to provide students living in the state of Delaware career exploration in the field of Culinary Arts. The objective of the program is to increase the students’ knowledge about culinary arts and career opportunities in this field.

Humanity’s Kitchen is an approved Trade School through the Delaware Department of Education.

Topics of Study

Introduction to Culinary Arts
  • Baking
  • Meat & Poultry Cooking
  • Vegetable & Starch Cooking
  • Breakfast Cookery
  • Soups & Sauces
  • Knife Skills
  • Home Meal Preparation & Nutrition
Certifications
  • ServSafe Food Handler Certificate
Workplace Readiness Skills
  • Life Skills & Resume Building
  • Basic Financial Literacy
  • The Dangers of Social Media

Culinary Arts Program

  • Food cards will be given each week for students to purchase food for virtual classes.
  • Each student receives a culinary knife & cutting board for successful completion.
  • 6 Weeks Culinary Arts Training
  • Chef Coat, Chef Hat, Apron, Food Thermometer
  • Each Student receives a $100 Stipend for successful completion

Culinary Classes

New Castle County —  In-Person Only

Monday—Thursday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Kent & Sussex County — Virtual Only

Monday—Thursday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

You can only attend the class that is located in your county.

*Middletown/Odessa/Townsend Can Do Virtual if Needed.

WE DO NOT PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION

2023/2024 Class Schedule

Monday—Thursday

Class 1 October 23 —November 30  
Class 2 December 4 — January 18
Class 3 January 22 — February 29 
Class 4 March 4 — April 12 
Class 5 April 15 — May 23 

Spaces are very limited and on a first come first served basis as long as you qualify for the program.

After School-High School  Culinary Application

If you wish to apply to Humanity’s Kitchen for the After School Culinary Classes, please fill out all the following information.

To download an After School application in PDF form:

Download After School Cooking Classes Flyer.

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