Advanced Apprenticeship Program

Advanced Apprenticeship Program Advanced Apprenticeship Program Advanced Apprenticeship Program


Advanced Apprenticeship Program

Advanced Apprenticeship Program Advanced Apprenticeship Program Advanced Apprenticeship Program

The Culinary Connection

The Culinary Connection The Culinary Connection The Culinary Connection

ONE LOVE! Love for the culinary profession, the community and the unification of cultures and cuisines.

Important Dates

Since we work with individuals in different stages of their lives, careers, and unique situations, we are able to have rolling start dates for the On the Job Training part of the apprenticeship program. The classroom time is based on when the majority of the accepted class can be together. We accept individuals from within the US and outside the US so, we are at the mercy of the immigration system and their timeline, in some cases. 


We are currently full until June 2026. We will start the interview process  fall of 2025 for the next group of students to start approximately 2026 or beginning of 2027 - this is all based on interest in the program and if we need to work around unique situations for accepted individuals.


Please, email anytime for more information! We would love to start the discussion with you if you are interested.

About The Culinary Connection

Our Mission

At the Culinary Connection, we believe that by investing in the development of culinary talent we not only elevate the Cedar Valley's culinary landscape but also empower individuals to thrive in the dynamic world of food service management and entrepreneurship. We look forward to collaborating with you to shape the future of culinary industry in Cedar Valley.

Our Approach

This advanced apprenticeship program allows individuals to learn on the job while earning a wage in conjunction with classroom time. 


An apprentice will either be hired on with AllyCatz GrubHouse and FireHouse Pizzas and Wings here in Denver, Iowa or our program offers the ability for other employers to partner with us. 

Why?

During our time in the restaurant/hospitality industry we have seen businesses come and go. There is continued difficulty in attracting high level employees to run and operate the businesses in the Cedar Valley. Our purpose of creating this apprenticeship program was to develop talent and teach individuals the entrepreneurship side of what we do in our industry. By increasing the knowledge and skills of our culinarians, our hope is to provide the Cedar Valley with more thriving businesses and the current businesses to excel in what they do.

Contact Us

Let us help!

Need more information on what we are all about? Email us today! We would love to schedule a time to meet with you. 

The Culinary Connection

107 State Street, Denver, Iowa 50622, United States

319-404-1200 allycatzgrub@hotmail.com

How to Apply and Tentative Schedule

How to Apply

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

How to Apply

Email your resume to: 

allycatzgrub@hotmail.com

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

How to Apply



Please, email us at: allycatzgrub@hotmail.com  or please, call 319-404-1200 ask for Matt McLaughlin.


Location of Interviews and Classes:



113 S State Denver, Iowa or by Teams/Zoom Meeting. 





Minimum Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be legally allowed to work in the United States
  • Culinary diploma/degree or proven 2-3 years of experience working in a professional kitchen being trained under a credentialed chef
  • Proven cooking experience, including experience as a Line Chef, Restaurant Cook or Prep Cook
  • Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, procedures, and knife skills



On the Job Training Information

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