Start Your Career in Hospitality & Culinary Arts
By completing this program, you can immediately begin working in entry-level roles such as:
• Line Cook
• Prep Cook
• Banquet Server
• Restaurant Team Member
• Hotel Food Service Associate
With experience and continued growth, many professionals can earn $46,000–$75,000 per year within 1–3 years, depending on role, location, and advancement opportunities.
Earn up to $5,000 right away while you’re enrolled in the program!
Who Is Eligible?
- Ages 16–24
- Must not possess a High School Diploma
- Must have Right to Work Documents
- Priority enrollment Veterans
Support Provided
- Career training
- Stipends and incentives to earn while you learn, up to $5,000!
- Uniforms and materials
- Industry-recognized certifications
- NRAEF’s Restaurant Ready
- Food Handlers
- Responsible Beverage Server
- CPR
- OSHA 10
- Hands-on learning with professionals
- Job placement support
- Supportive services
Mario Morales, Hospitality and Culinary Instructor
About The Instructor
Mario Morales serves as Hospitality and Culinary Instructor for Impactful Bites at EntreNous Community Empowerment.
He brings extensive leadership experience from his time as General Manager and Executive Chef with Sodexo Corporate Services at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Los Angeles Branch, where he led high-volume professional kitchen operations.
Mario’s commitment to workforce development is grounded in both professional achievement and a deep respect for every learner’s potential. Mario holds an Associate of Vocational Studies from Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena and a FoodService Certificate from David L. Carrasco Job Corps. He is also a certified ProStart Educator, a CTE Credential holder in Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation, and an OSHA 10 General Industry Trainer.
Through his guidance, participants gain trusted industry skills, respected certifications, and a strong foundation to excel in hospitality and culinary careers.
