First Start Apprenticeship Program
The First Start Apprenticeship Program was designed with the needs of the industry in mind. The NJRHA & NJREF have developed a federally approved apprenticeship program that will allow restaurants and hotels to mold career orientated individuals into loyal chefs and managers that meet all their needs.
The Apprenticeship Pipeline
Apprentices can choose to become a Chef Apprentice and focus on BOH or a Restaurant Manager Apprentice with a focus on FOH. All apprentices receive hands-on training in your restaurant and are required to supplement the training through college education.
Completion of the First Start Program includes the following Credentials
For more information, contact Leslie Steele at LeslieS@njrha.org or 609-599-3316
The Apprenticeship Pipeline
- Current & Prospective Students
- ProStart Students
- College Students
Apprentices can choose to become a Chef Apprentice and focus on BOH or a Restaurant Manager Apprentice with a focus on FOH. All apprentices receive hands-on training in your restaurant and are required to supplement the training through college education.
Completion of the First Start Program includes the following Credentials
- ServSafe® Food Handler
- ServSafe® Food Safety Manager
- ServSucess Food Service Professional
- ServSucess Food Service Supervisor
- Unconscious Bias Training
- Sexual Harassment Training
For more information, contact Leslie Steele at LeslieS@njrha.org or 609-599-3316
