1st Kendall County Jail Class Graduates From Food Service Training Program

Press release from Kendall County Sheriff's Office:

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — Earlier this year, the Kendall County Sheriff's Office partnered with Aramark to host their IN2WORK program which teaches valuable food service skills to incarcerated individuals.

The program is comprised of three phases, the first phase teaches students the fundamental skills needed for success in the food service industry. The second phase teaches students operational management skills including day-to-day restaurant operations, inventory, marketing, and leadership. The final phase is the completion of the ServSafe Certification which is a five-year management certification from the National Restaurant Association

Last month, four individuals graduated from the IN2WORK program. These individuals were the first group of graduates to complete this program here at the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. In addition to the nationally recognized certification the graduates are eligible for employment opportunities with Aramark, are able to utilize dedicated Aramark employment specialists, and can receive scholarships for the graduates and their dependents. The program graduates prepared a fantastic meal for the graduation banquet. Please help us congratulate these individuals for their dedication and determination in completing the IN2WORK program.

Sheriff Dwight Baird said, “I am extremely proud of the partnership the Sheriff’s Office has developed with Aramark which allows us to offer the IN2WORK program. This is another example of our ongoing efforts to educate and prepare incarcerated individuals for a more seamless transition back into the workforce. This is an important program that not only provides valuable skills to incarcerated individuals but also supports our mission to reduce recidivism.”

This press release was produced by Kendall County Sheriff's Office. The views expressed here are the author’s own.