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Employment Horizons Celebrates 15 Years of its Culinary Arts Department at A Taste of Spring, April 1
The annual event raises funds for the organization's culinary arts training programs for adults with disabilities
Enjoy an evening of culinary delights on April 1 as Employment Horizons hosts its annual “A Taste of Spring” event at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. This lively celebration of spring features cocktail hour with open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres and small tasting plates from local restaurants and breweries, including Rod’s Steak & Seafood Grille, Jersey Artisan Café, Fogo de Chao Paramus, Woodland Bakery, Double Tap Brewing, and Enjou Chocolat.
The evening’s sponsors include Beverage Sponsors Solix and The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and Provident Bank, Dessert Sponsor. Tickets must be purchased in advance and early reservation is recommended; seating is limited. Proceeds benefit the Culinary Arts Training Program at Employment Horizons, the premier not-for-profit agency providing comprehensive job training and placement services to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment in the greater Morris County area.
The Culinary Arts department was founded in 2011 with the opening of the organization’s on-site cafeteria, Café Horizons, which provides a unique hands-on experience for trainees to learn how to prepare and serve lunch in a supportive environment. In 2024, Employment Horizons also began offering a comprehensive 10-week program that teaches culinary fundamentals such as food safety and customer service skills with daily preparation modules in various cuisines so that participants gain the skills and confidence to obtain community-based employment in food service roles.
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Culinary Arts trainee Shannon, who works in Employment Horizons’ program-participant-run cafeteria, Café Horizons, says that her culinary arts training helps her diversify her skill set. “I really like working with Kaylee [Culinary Arts Program Manager] and Halley [Culinary Arts Instructor]. I make lunches, serve coffee, and work at the register. I’ve learned a lot, and I want to keep learning more.”
To purchase tickets or for more information about the event or Employment Horizons, visit http://www.ehorizons.org or contact Karen Rynearson at (973) 538-8822 ext. 228 or krynearson@ehorizons.org.
