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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. 

Host an Intern

Train youth to cook in your restaurant.

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Donate

Help fund the culinary training of an intern.

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Become a Sponsor

Donate time, expertise, and resources to Sprouts.

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Work With Us

Join us as an employee or volunteer.

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Become a Chef Mentor

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

Kind Words from Our Community

The Sprouts Chef Training Program gives back. I didn’t really have that growing up, so I wanted to make sure that once I had my own place I could do that for somebody.

Nelson German
Chef Mentor
@
alaMar & Sobre Mesa

Being a chef is a responsibility. It is the responsibility of transferring information from one generation to another.

Seth Stowaway
Chef Mentor
@
Osito

Of Intern Katelyn Neroza: "She was just really enthusiastic to be in a kitchen and taking a step towards her goals, her end goals."

Joe Ball
Chef Mentor
@
Chef de Cuisine at La Folie

“I am constantly inspired by Sprouts Chef trainees and am honored to support them as they overcome challenges and take charge of their futures.”

Dominique Crenn
CT Ambassador
@
Atelier Crenn, Petit Crenn

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.”

Donna Glass
Journalist
@
Marin Magazine, Better Makers

“Give a young person a spatula, and support, and something exciting starts to sizzle.”

Meredith May
Journalist
@
New York Times

Volunteer with Us

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!

Onsite Event Volunteer
Volunteer Videographer or Photographer
Fundraising Volunteer

Jobs Change Lives. Kitchens Heal. It Takes a Village

Get in touch with Sprouts

1 Mandalay Place Unit 1503
South San Francisco 94080