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2016 Professional Cooking Testimonials

“Teachers and assistants were amazing and very informative. I will go back to my school and use the things I learned. I will suggest others take the course!"  -Frank McCann, Red Hook CSD

“This program was very informal and instructional. I have learned so many new things that I’ll be taking back to my school.”  -Marva McKenzie, NYC DOE

“The last four days have been an amazing learning experience. The instructors are a crucial part in my opinion. They are extremely knowledgeable and personable. I will take many ideas, shortcuts and tricks back to my cafeteria.” - Barbara Cama, NYC DOE

“The class was intense, but amazing. I have learned many things to take home with me. Instructors are extremely patient and should be acknowledged for an outstanding job!” - Maureen Pray, Saranac CSD

“Had a great time and learned numerous ways I am going to change my kitchen at school. Thanks for all the hints and ideas you shared. It’s a wonderful feeling to have my questions and worries answered.” - Ann Hutchinson, Springbrook, Inc.

“I loved all classes! I met many wonderful people! I loved HOT Foods! I learned many new techniques to carry through to the lunchroom food. I loved the student assistants. They were very helpful.  COLD Foods used spices I have never used before. Grains class cooked things I have never cooked before such as couscous. Wonderful workshops! Wish we could stay longer so we could learn more.” - Heather Grund,   Sullivan West CSD

 

2016 Managing Professional Cooking Testimonials

“Best workshop training ever! Accommodations were excellent and teaching staff were incredible! What a great time to get back together and brainstorm!” - Theresa Brown, Pine Valley CSD

“I thought the training was well thought out, entertaining and educational. I will go back to work with new questions to find answers to and new goals to achieve! Thanks for the time well spent!” -Anonymous

“Instructors were very knowledgeable, fun and carried the participants along. I am all energized to go back to my school district and implement what I have learned.” -Anonymous

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email:
    Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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