Our Partnership with Project Feast
About Project Feast
In early September, Lavish Roots had the opportunity to welcome Project Feast’s Culinary School participants. The culinary program has been developed and is instructed by Kausar Ahmed, a fantastic PNW-based chef and instructor. The program is currently attended by a cohort of Afghan refugees focused on learning an applicable trade that each is passionate about – cooking delicious food, running a successful culinary business, and providing exceptional guest hospitality.
The culinary students we welcomed were provided with two overviews of the way Lavish Roots interacts with Meta Culinary in Redmond. Firstly, one group of students visited RAD Commissary Kitchen where they got the opportunity to see first-hand a “large-scale” corporate catering kitchen that fulfills production, execution and delivery of culinary services to over 10 campuses. Their eyes were opened to everything from how their skills will benefit them in the future to giant equipment that can make their jobs more efficient. Secondly, the other group of students were invited to work alongside our Front-of-House staff at a busy, Firefly café. The shared experience between our staff and PF students was awesome to see as they interacted and witnessed first-hand how their newly-learned skill sets can be applied in the real culinary world.
We are currently in talks with two current students for placement in Harvest/FOH positions once they graduate. It was a great experience for both and we hope to continue the collaboration by sharing “field trips” to learn more onsite at Project Feast’s headquarters as well as sharing these same shared experiences with the next group of students in their new year!
Written by: Chef Jeff Zanatta
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Please RSVP for the Winter Party!
RSVP: https://pp.events/a84mGE1E
Address: Lavish Roots Headquarters, 15320 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA 98166
Time: 2pm-6pm
Events: Games, Pictures with Santa, Giving Tree, Raffle, Bar LR, Turkey & Ham Giveaway (must register), & more!
Food and Beverage: There will be food and drinks!
Parking: There is no parking at LR.
Please do not plan to park at Lavish Roots. See Invite for parking locations.
Transportation: Lyft Code LAVISHROOTS2022 (See QR Code below)
Raffle & Food Drive: Each team member will be given 2 raffle tickets on entry. One additional raffle ticket will be given for every 10 cans of food brought in for the White Center Food Bank.
Giving Tree: A giving tree will be available to help the families at Mary's Place this holiday season. More information will be available at the party.
