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The KickStart Kitchen Chef Training Prog

The KickStart Kitchen Chef Training Prog

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The KickStart Kitchen offers free professional chef training and networking services to those currently facing a barrier to employment.

Dublin Delivery stage

60
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€11,442
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The KickStart Kitchen comprises of a 6 week chef training course followed by a 1 week work placement, all designed to get anyone ready for an entry level position in a top Irish restaurant or hotel. The mission is to create jobs for those who deserve a second chance, while also helping the Hospitality Industry with its current recruitment struggles. We aim to help a wide range of people across Irish society and work with a large number of partner oganisations, namely those involved with helping - People living in Direct Provision, early school leavers, those exiting prison services, those exiting homelessness service, immigrants, those from the Traveller Community, those from disadvantaged backgrounds etc.

What we'll deliver:

  • 8 new jobs per each 8 week course

Why it's a great idea:

People living in Direct Provision, early school leavers, those exiting prison services, those exiting homelessness service, immigrants, those from the Traveller Community, those from disadvantaged backgrounds etc.

Steps to get it done:

  • 6 jobs created

Location Dublin

About the space

Custom Location

Council

Dublin City Council

How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees)  €11,433

Training Kitchen Space - €5,143
Food - €2,000
Kitchen equipment (pots, pans etc) - €1,132
Photographer (8 weeks) - €800
Insurance - €505
Knives, uniforms - €500
Printing (trainee workbooks etc) - €200

Costs Breakdown

This shows how money raised for the project will be spent. These costs have been confirmed by the project's Delivery Manager and verified.

Training Kitchen Space
€5,143
Food
€2,000
Kitchen equipment (pots, pans etc)
€1,132
Photographer (8 weeks)
€800
Insurance
€505
Knives, uniforms
€500
Printing (trainee workbooks etc)
€200

Overfunding

This project is enabled for overfunding. If the project hits its funding goal before the end of the campaign period, any extra funds raised will be spent (in order of priority) on:

  • The next 8 week course

Target (inc. fees)  €11,433

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