Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Food Services Team Receives 2014 Clean Kitchen Award!

(L to R) Jim Brett, Ham. Co. Public Health, Timothy Ingram, Ham. Co. Public Health Commissioner, Alison McElfresh, Goodwill Chef, Greg Kesterman, Assistant Health Commissioner.

Goodwill’s Food Services Training program offers the opportunity for trainees to learn all of the skills related to working in a restaurant setting or other food service-oriented occupation. Participants in the Goodwill program are typically sponsored by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities formerly known as the Rehabilitation Services Commission and the goal is to help individuals learn the skills needed for employment and then, to get jobs in the community. “We are pleased to partner with Hamilton County Public Health to provide Food Handler Training and certification for our trainees,” said McElfresh. “HCPH provides regular training classes utilizing multi-media materials as well as hands-on activities for instruction with our students,” added McElfresh. Students who receive the HCPC certificates enhance their marketability in terms of future job placement. For more information about Goodwill’s Food Services Training program, visit www.cincinnatigoodwill.org/services. Our thanks to Hamilton County Public Health for their recognition and on-going partnership with Ohio Valley Goodwill.