Kelly’s Korner 2 highlights Primed & Prepped: A Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Mentoring and Job Training Program (P&P) located at the Bayview YMCA. Kelly is the Founder/Program Director, of this incredible program that is a gateway to higher education. We provide information and access to the types of education and training that leads to meaningful employment in the Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts industry.
P&P hosted dinner for potential new P&P students. On the menu was Seafood Fettuccine,Tossed Green Salad and French Bread
.Chef Berlin asked the young men to explain what they've learned in the program.
Take a listen!
Seafood Pasta with veggies...Yummy!
There was plenty of food, laughter and conversation about the advantages of becoming a participant to the program!
We were grateful that Chef Bairam, Kitchen Supervisor at Zynga stopped by to say hello and help out a bit in the kitchen.
BLACK CUISINE
Primed & Prepped participated in
Black Cuisine's 34th Annual Event. Chef Berlin and Rev. Marvin Hall,
Black Cuisine Coordinator, had the young men assist with cleaning and
seasoning the ribs at the Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior
Center. Chef Xavier Loggins, Senior Nutrition Program and Chef Marque
Howard lead the young men in an educational, fun filled training. Chef
Berlin had the young men prepare Jerk Chicken, Vegetable Soup, Dirty
Rice and a Bell Pepper Vegetable dish for the event. It was a great
experience for Primed & Prepped and we look forward to next year!
Chef Berlin's favorite line..."Hey guys. listen up"
Chef Xaiver and Marvin Hall keeping a watchful eye on the young men
Focused on the task at hand!
Chef Marque striking a pose along with Chef DJana, Chef Xavier and P&P!
DRESS FOR SUCCESS WITH USF!
Kathleen Leo, President of the Hospitality Management Association (HMA), University of San Francisco, invited Primed & Prepped to their Annual Fashion Show. The Fashion Show educates USF's students on how to dress professionally. The program started with a business panel of industry professionals that talked about networking and job searching tips followed by the Fashion Show which highlighted the differences between Business Professional and Business Casual.
The students were patiently awaiting the Fashion Show presentation
Runway model showcasing a Business Professional look!
P&P
students posing with Bron Austin Deal, Founder/CEO of The Image: Dress for
Success Runway Show
(left) Dr. David Jones, USF Professor and Department Chair, Hospitality Management. Dr. Jones planted the seed for
the P&P program and is very committed to being a part of it. Event Keynote
Speaker, Los Ellis, author of "The Hidden Keys to Life and Business
Success" spoke on Creating Your Personal Brand. The students
were captivated by Ellis who told them they could be whatever they put their
minds to.
GREAT JOB P&P!
We are seeking interested young men 15-19 years of
age to participate in this exciting new program . When you send us a referral that becomes a student you will be invited to have dinner prepared by Primed & Prepped!
For more information please contact Kelly Armstrong at the Bayview YMCA (415) 822-7728 or email karmstrong@ymcasf.org.
The students participated in a field trip to Skyline College to observe a Business
Plan Competition with students from The Youth Entrepreneurship Program
(YEP). What an incredible opportunity for them to see students compete for the winning prize of $5k. "I hope to go to college and find out what I'm passionate about, like the people who presented. Everyone who won I had originally thought
would win. Hopefully, I can experience events like these when I'm older. This was a fun field trip," says P&P student Tristen.
A Proud YEP Winner! P&P students had an opportunity to congratulate and talk to all the participants.
Left-back, Judy Lepe, P&P Volunteer, Kelly Armstrong, Pcyeta Stroud, YEP Coordinator, Richard Soyombo, Executive Director, Center for International Trade Development, Dr. Regina Standback Stroud, President of Skyline College, Andrea Vizenor, Deputy Sector Navigator, Retail, Hospitality and Tourism and P&P students.
In the Kitchen with Chef Berlin
Chef Berlin runs a tight ship. The young men come prepared and ready to work.
When Chef Berlin speaks...everybody listens!
Fresh Veggies are a staple in the classroom. On this day, they made veggie
sandwiches with grilled cauliflower, roasted zucchini, portabella
mushrooms, eggplant, green onions, basil, cilantro, lettuce, and various cheeses
on french bread. Can we say "YUMMY?"
Excellent Job, P&P!!!
Community Partnering
URBAN ED ACADEMY provides
educational services that help 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students succeed
academically and become knowledgeable and productive citizens with the
support of their parents, families, schools, and communities.
Chef Berlin gives Urban Ed Academy students and parents a brief overview of what goes on in the Kitchen when training the P&P students.
P&P student is making homemade whip cream to the top of the assorted fresh berries planned for desert while Chef Berlin elicited exclamations of approval from the audience!
Parents and students wait patiently in line for dinner.
P&P students serve their guests baked chicken, macaroni, and cheese with sauteed collard, turnip, & mustard greens, cabbage, and red pepper flakes.
Everyone was enjoying the food and fresh-squeezed Lemonade!
Clean-up time is a team effort, and everyone does their part!
P&P looks forward to serving you!
We seek interested young men 15-19 years of
age to participate in this exciting new program that lives in the 94124 &
94134 zip codes.
Please contact Kelly Armstrong at the Bayview YMCA (415) 822-7728 or email karmstrong@ymcasf.org.
