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Advancing the Food & Hospitality Industry with Quality Training
B Workforce
B Workforce
About B Workforce
Due to the generosity of the Walton Family Foundation, Brightwater is able to offer FREE training through its B Workforce program to individuals
interested in beginning a career in the food industry.
The Brightwater Workforce Development Program is an intensive 8-week course designed to prepare you for success in a live commercial
kitchen environment. This hands-on training program takes you through the fundamentals
of professional kitchen operations, combining classroom instruction with real-world
practical experience.
Throughout the course, participants engage in structured lessons, guided demonstrations, and practical assignments that mirror the pace and standards of a working kitchen. From knife skills and food safety to time management, teamwork, and service execution, the program builds a strong foundation in both technical ability and professional discipline.
Led by a seasoned Chef with extensive industry experience, this program offers high-level
training in a supportive but demanding environment. It is designed for individuals
who are committed to developing the core skills, confidence, and work ethic required
to thrive in the culinary industry.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
Classroom & Kitchen Training
Under the instruction of a Brightwater (NWACC) faculty member, you will be introduced to foundational culinary skills such as knife skills, kitchen safety, and different cooking methods.
Classroom training consists of 15 hours of classroom/lab time per week taking place Wednesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
A typical day consists of:
- 5 hours of instruction per day, including demonstrations, practical application, and theory.
- Training in a live commercial kitchen environment, focusing on cleanliness, organization, and essential kitchen skills to develop strong, reliable team members.
- Classes are held 3 days per week.
- Homework assignments are issued daily to reinforce learning.
- Everything you prepare in class, you take home.
Brightwater Workforce Development Program Schedule
- Day 1: Introduction to the Kitchen
- Day 2: Kitchen Safety and Equipment
- Day 3: Introduction to Knife Skills
- Day 1: Sautéing & Stewing/Braising
- Day 2: Grilling & Roasting
- Day 3: Boiling & Steaming
- Day 1: Salad & Vinaigrette Prep
- Day 2: Cold Appetizers – Dips & Accompaniments
- Day 3: Cold Appetizers - Sandwiches
- Day 1: Protein-Based Stocks, Mother Sauces & Thickeners
- Day 2: Soups
- Day 3: Egg Cookery & Hollandaise
- Day 1: Whole Bird Breakdown, Sautéing & Food Presentation
- Day 2: Frying
- Day 3: Braising & Grilling
- Day 1: Cookie Dough & Cookie Desserts
- Day 2: Cold Desserts
- Day 3: Hot Desserts
- Day 1: Yeast Bread and Rolls
- Day 2: Bake Bagels & Pizzas
- Day 3: Focaccia Bread & Sandwiches
- Day 1: Appetizer Day
- Day 2: Entrée Day
- Day 3: Dessert & Course Wrap-up
Upcoming Culinary Bootcamps
Brightwater Workforce Development Program | March 18, 2026
An intensive 8-week, hands-on training experience designed to prepare you for success
in a professional kitchen. Develop the technical skills, discipline, and confidence
needed to thrive in the food industry.
For Employers
Become a Partner Employer
Interested in sending your employees to Brightwater for training or looking to hire Brightwater students? Become a Brightwater partner employer and gain access to sous chef apprentices, non-credit career trainings, private classes and career fairs.
Contact us to become a Brightwater partner employer.
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Join our mailing list to be notified of future bootcamps. Select "B Workforce Culinary Bootcamps" at signup.