Food Service Program 

The Food Service Training Program provides skills training for those interested in a variety of food related fields, including food preparation, cooking, serving, using a register, and café maintenance.   The food service curriculum is designed to ultimately prepare individuals to obtain a ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate or the Arc’s internal certificate of completion.  On the job training includes cooking techniques and strategies, the proper use of utensils, light kitchen machinery, kitchen safety and protocols, sanitation, and end of shift cleaning. 

The Arc Mercer has established a large partnership network of food-related businesses who are regularly seeking qualified food service employees.  Once individuals have mastered their food service area of choice, a qualified job placement specialist will assist in the pre-placement process.  This includes interviewing skills, professional communication, and the qualities required for application success.  Once employed, on-the-job support is available with one of the Arc’s dedicated staff members.

For more information contact Family Supports at 609.406.0181, ext. 112 or email familysupports@arcmercer.org