Job Training

Food For A Lifetime

Take Your Skills To The Next Level

The journey to a lifetime of nourishment starts here. The San Antonio Food Bank’s job training programs provide eligible community members with the chance to acquire new skills and attain industry certifications, empowering individuals to take the next stride towards a stable and fulfilling career. Through community partnerships, we also offer wraparound resources like food assistance, benefits assistance, travel assistance, childcare, and more to support our clients.

woman preps meal in the san antonio food bank culinary center

Let’s Cook

Culinary Training

Our Culinary Training Program comprises a 10-week advanced professional curriculum designed for the culinary industry, aiming to foster sustainable and industry-aligned employment opportunities.

Students will be taught classical culinary knife skills, sauces, and cooking techniques; in addition, course-work will cover professional recipe writing, costing, and menu design and development. This course will provide training and testing for the Manager ServSafe Food Production Certification and the TABC Seller/Server Certification. The curriculum combines lecture, hands-on, and industry-relevant production through intern & externships.

Program Eligibility Guidelines

  • Must be at least 18 years of age when applying for the program.
  • Permitted to work in the United States.
  • Resident of the City of San Antonio Districts 1-10*
  • Income less than 250% of federal poverty guidelines.
  • Take assessments relating to barriers, academics, skills aptitude, and workplace readiness.
  • Committed to completing the program and obtaining full-time employment in San Antonio within the industry of your training.

*If you live in Bexar County and you or a family member has served in the military, you may qualify (please contact our staff for more information).

Become An Expert

Warehouse & Logistics Training

Through a rigorous 6-week professional training, individuals are taught industry-specific Warehouse/Logistics operations and management, safety protocols, and OSHA training while gaining hands-on training needed to achieve gainful employment in the field.

This course will also provide training and testing for the Forklift Certification.

Have A Question?
Contact Us.

Want to learn more about San Antonio Food Bank training programs? Our team is ready to help answer your questions. Call us today for support and guidance.

210.431.8338

Additional Training Opportunities

In addition to the programs offered onsite, The San Antonio Food Bank can assist eligible community members with enrollment in a variety of job training programs. Find the one that’s right for you based on your interests, skills, and goals. Industries include:

Aerospace – Culinary – Information Technology – Education – Finance – Healthcare – Warehouse & Logistics

“At the Food Bank, I found a path to self-sufficiency. Through their Culinary Training Program, I gained tools to overcome food insecurity—not just for today, but for a lifetime.”

Jaden
Culinary Training Program Graduate

We Offer Wraparound Support Services

The San Antonio Food Bank has resources to help eliminate obstacles to your success. Through community partnerships, we offer wraparound resources like food assistance, benefits assistance, travel assistance, childcare, and more to support our clients.

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Tuition assistance for certain industry-recognized certifications and degrees.

Expert Care & Support

Expert Care & Support

Expert case management and support services provided by our staff.

Job Placement

Job Placement

Job search and placement services. Once you’ve made it through training programs, our case managers will assist you with your next career opportunity.

Education Support

Education Support

Our community partners can assist with GED, ESL, and other remediation solutions to make you a competitive hire!

Food Assistance

Food Assistance

Through Food Bank programs, we can offer supplemental food assistance.

Benefits Assistance

Benefits Assistance

Through Food Bank programs, we can offer supplemental benefits assistance.

Travel Support

Travel Support

We can offer travel support through community-based programs.

Child Care

Child Care

We can offer child care support through community-based programs.

For questions regarding our job training programs, please contact:

JOB TRAINING PROGRAM
210.431.8338
wi@safoodbank.org