Pre-Employment Kitchen Program
The pre-employment kitchen program at Chez Doris helps women acquire practical cooking skills, along with essential abilities such as teamwork, communication and problem-solving.
A pathway to professional autonomy
The program fosters both professional integration and personal development in a supportive environment. This year, the hiring of a participant onto our kitchen team illustrated the program’s success in offering more than just skills: it also instills confidence and provides the support needed to work toward a stable future.
We remain committed to creating opportunities that allow women to flourish and reach their true potential.
A future built one recipe at a time
This program not only transforms participants—it also changes the way they see themselves. By learning to master culinary techniques, they discover patience, discipline, collaboration, and the joy of creating something with their own hands.
Many women who complete the program go on to pursue further professional culinary training, find employment in the restaurant industry or simply reintegrate into society with greater confidence.
Today, one graduate works in our kitchen and another, who works elsewhere, returns to volunteer as a token of her appreciation for the support Chez Doris brought into her life.
Alejandra, Program Manager
Alejandra C.,
Pre-Employment Program
“It was wonderful to work together as a group to prepare nutritious meals, like hearty, comforting soups. Communication is essential in the kitchen, and it becomes a beautiful way to lift each other’s spirits. Sharing our ideas to create original dishes for people in need is deeply rewarding. I’m sure you’ll agree—cooking together is an excellent way to strengthen community bonds and foster everyone’s well-being.”
Natalie S.
