Nonprofit
Teen Chef - Tuesday or Wednesday Afternoon
Details
Description
Every day in the Revive & Thrive kitchen is different and includes new opportunities to learn about nutrition, cooking, and serving your community. Here is an example of each shift:
Tuesdays:
- Follow cooking and baking recipes for healthy meals
- Bake refined sugar-free desserts from scratch
- Craft a hearty salad with a house-made vinaigrette
Wednesdays:
- Put the finishing touches on healthy meals
- Chop fresh herbs and citrus for garnishing meals
- Prepare a special snack for the team to enjoy after meals are picked up and the kitchen is cleaned
Location
Directions
Our kitchen is located in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church in East Grand Rapids.
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
To participate, teens between the ages of 14-18, must be in grades 9-12 (or rising grade 9 during the summer). No long-term commitment is required, and sign-up is flexible to accommodate school, sports, and other extracurricular activities.
Teen chef participants must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction, work as part of a team, and be active for 3 hours without significant breaks. No formal kitchen experience is required.
Food Allergy Notice: Food prepared by Revive & Thrive often contains the following ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts (including coconut). Revive & Thrive cannot provide an allergen-free environment.
Guiding Principles
The Revive & Thrive teen chef program aims to create a vibrant space where young adults can learn cooking skills, gain kitchen experience, and make a positive impact by providing meals for those in need.
We strive to empower teens, foster collaboration between generations, and celebrate their creativity and compassion. By offering a fun and supportive environment, we aim to nurture the social, emotional, and business competencies of teens while promoting community connectivity.
