About Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment
Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment is an employment training and placement center designed to prepare adult students for employment in a variety of food industry settings, including commercial and institutional kitchens, restaurants, cafes, and cafeterias.
Meet Culinary Intern Angelica Vega
Meet Culinary Intern Angelica Vega Angelica Vega first arrived at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment after seeing an advertisement for the Center displayed on a city bus. She had years of experience managing fast food restaurants—including McDonald's, Checkers, and several mall-based eateries—but she knew she wanted something more hands-on in the culinary world. “I actually sent [the ad] to
Meet Culinary Intern Angelica Vega
Meet Culinary Intern Angelica Vega Angelica Vega first arrived at Allie’s Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment after seeing an advertisement for the Center displayed on a city bus. She had years of experience managing fast food restaurants—including McDonald's, Checkers, and several mall-based eateries—but she knew she wanted something more hands-on in the culinary world. “I actually sent [the ad] to my brother because he is a Pastry Chef, but then I thought ‘I will try it and see,’” Angelica said. Angelica began taking classes in early 2024 and quickly stood out to the Culinary Team for her curiosity, attention to detail, and strong
Apply for Classes
If you are interested in pursuing a career in the food industry and are able to commit to a short, intensive five-day training program that will provide a solid foundation in culinary techniques and application, professional kitchen safety and sanitation, and basic knife skills to prepare for a job, please express your interest in registering for our next, free co-hort. We specialize in small classes with individualized attention in both the hands-on culinary training and job placement process. Also, check out our other course options, including Barista Basics.
