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Donating time, expertise, and resources, our incredible team of corporate sponsors enable the growth of Sprouts Chef Training. Sponsor an event, like our annual gala, or year-round impact.
Since 2012, Sprouts supporters have helped hundreds of young people secure culinary jobs. Donating time and expertise, Sprouts' mentor chefs, volunteers, and partners have changed lives within their communities.
Calling all chefs and restauranteurs! When you volunteer as a Chef Mentor, we match you with an intern for 2-3 months of training to give you extra support in your kitchen.
What to Expect
Interns between 16-26 years old
12-20 hours of shifts per week
Teach culinary basics
Of Intern Rafael Arechiga: "Although Rafael didn't come from the nicest neighborhood, it was nice to see that he finally found a home in the kitchen. I can tell that the kitchen means a lot more than a job to Rafael because he's cooking for more than just himself."
“The Sprouts mission is pretty simple, yet aims for robust results… [Sprouts Chef Training] strives to teach Bay Area kids and teens from all social and economic backgrounds not just how to cook, but also how to cook with hands-on guidance from real chefs, using honest ingredients and in real restaurants as much as possible.”
Of Sprouts’ 2022 Benefit Gala at Mister Jiu’s: “Some of the Bay Area’s most notable culinary luminaries lent their star power to help nonprofit Sprouts Chef Training reach its fundraising goals at its March 13 gala… The event was both a celebration of San Francisco’s vibrant culinary scene as well as the inspiring graduates of the Sprouts Chef Training Program.”
“Sprouts stands out for allowing children into the kitchens of working, professional chefs.”
Being a chef is a responsibility. It is the responsibility of transferring information from one generation to another.
The Chef Training program teaches them accountability, it teaches them responsibility and it gives them a real skill that they can lean on throughout their life.
We're always looking for talented people to join our team and share their time and expertise as volunteers. We look forward to learning more about you!