Join us in the Kitchen this Spring!
This class takes place from April 20, 2026 – May 28, 2026 at the Food Bank of Delaware in Newark and Milford. Classes take place Monday-Thursday from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
About the Class
Our Pre-ETS program is a structured cooking class designed for teens and young adults with disabilities that integrates workplace readiness and life skills. Students engage in interactive culinary lessons that focus on basic food preparation techniques while reinforcing job-related behaviors such as following directions, time management, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Proof of school enrollment
- Age 16- 22 and Delaware resident
- Documented disability
Class Highlights
Culinary Skills Training:
- Kitchen safety and sanitation
- Introductory baking techniques
- Preparing basic recipes
- Food storage, handling and packaging
- Table-setting
Workplace Readiness and Life Skills:
- Daily routines that emphasize punctuality, responsibility and teamwork
- Activities focused on culinary-related soft skills and real-world job behaviors
- Basic life skills incorporated through food prep and customer-service oriented activities
Have questions?
Marie Frazier
efrazier@fbd.org
(302) 424-3301 ext 149