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Fueling opportunity. Launching careers. ProStart is the @nraefoundation's culinary program that builds the restaurant industry's future leaders!

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@akprostart represented the future of hospitality at the 10 Chefs for Causes event this October!

Not only was Alaska ProStart honored as a featured recipient—represented by the dynamic Chef Guy Conley—but students also stepped up to showcase the "Art of Service," working side-by-side with leading local chefs to serve and delight attendees.

Events like this highlight the true power of industry mentorship—giving culinary students real-world, high-end event experience while supporting important community causes. by @prostartprogram

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Precision, patience, and the perfect flip! 🥞

Our @pirate_nation_prostart ProStart students hit the kitchen to master the delicate French art of crepe-making.

Making proper crepes is all about technique—getting the batter consistency just right, mastering the swirl, controlling the heat, and perfecting that golden flip without tearing the delicate pastry. by @prostartprogram

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3 days ago

Mentorship in action!

When culinary educators and industry leaders join forces, incredible things happen for ProStart students. The crew of Isle of Wight County Schools culinary students hit the field at the Homegrown Harvest Festival to cook, learn, and serve alongside top chefs!

Experiences like these give ProStart students real-world exposure to large-scale event operations, farm-to-table culinary arts, and the power of community mentorship.

📸: @faithbelliechef_ by @prostartprogram

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4 days ago

CHICAGO IS CALLING! 🏙️✈️👨‍🍳

Applications for the @nraefoundation JumpStart Grant are officially OPEN!

We’re giving ONE ProStart school the chance of a lifetime: an all-expenses-paid trip for up to 8 students and 2 chaperones to attend the @nationalrestaurantshow in Chicago (May 22–25, 2027)! 🌟

From exploring incredible food exhibits to connecting directly with top industry leaders, this 4-day experience is designed to launch student careers to the next level.

Tap the link in our bio to submit your application and show us why your school deserves to win! Two individuals in dark uniforms with lanyards stand in front of a backdrop featuring cityscape graphics. The text reads "ProStart JumpStart," "NOW OPEN," and "2027 JumpStart Applications. by @prostartprogram

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5 days ago

@savvybistro's grand opening was a success!

And judging by the packed house and those long order receipts, everyone came hungry! From working the front-of-house service to firing up orders on the line, the culinary and management students at Ben Barber Innovation Academy absolutely crushed it.

The student-run restaurant will be back open next Wednesday & Thursday with more incredible food, top-notch service, and plenty of tickets for these future hospitality leaders to tackle. by @prostartprogram

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6 days ago

Blanching & sauting at @bbiaccc!

Students were on point from their uniforms to executing the cooking method and techniques. Most importantly they had fun, worked together as a team. 💚 by @prostartprogram

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9 days ago

Sharpen your skills. Elevate your classroom. 🔪

ProStart educators from @nc_prostart spent two days in Charlotte learning new techniques from top NC chefs, from knife work to menu costing and food safety. Watch a few highlights, then imagine them in your students' hands. by @prostartprogram

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10 days ago

First quarter wrap-up! Look at everything these @wandoculinaryarts ProStart students have accomplished in just 8 weeks! 🔪

From foundational certifications to original restaurant planning, these future chefs are putting in serious work in the kitchen and classroom.

Culinary 1 students all passed their @servsafe Food Handlers Certification, learned new knife skills, how to measure, and different types of heat transfer! Culinary 2 students reviewed their safety procedures, dug into dairy and eggs, breakfast, and potatoes and grains!

There is always something tasty cooking, a new skill being mastered, and endless creativity happening in ProStart classrooms across the country. 👨‍🍳 by @prostartprogram

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11 days ago

Chicago is calling! 🏙️✨

Unforgettable memories, floor tours at the @nationalrestaurantshow, tasting incredible food, and meeting industry leaders—ProStart JumpStart is the ultimate high school culinary experience!

Applications to join us at the 2027 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago are opening SOON!

Tag a ProStart student or teacher who needs to be in Chicago next May, and keep those notifications ON so you don't miss the application drop! 📲👀 by @prostartprogram

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@mrsmillerculinary's ProStart II class had an amazing opportunity to visit Country Market! Students sat down with owner Tammy to dive into the ins and outs of running a local business, farm-to-market agriculture, and what it truly takes to support a community through food.

Students learned about the Double Up Food Bucks program and seeing firsthand how Tammy works to make fresh, local produce accessible to everyone. They also put their culinary planning skills to work, shopping for ingredients to cook a dish for their classmates next week. by @prostartprogram

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13 days ago

One simple ingredient, endless culinary creativity! 🍠✨

Sweet potatoes took center stage in the @madmadsenfoodco Baking & Pastry class! The ProStart students teamed up to develop, prep, and plate original recipes featuring this versatile root vegetable.

From building shopping lists and prepping ingredients on day one to baking, plating, and tasting on day two, students got hands-on experience with every step of the recipe development process.

On the sweet potato menu:

🥐 Turnovers & Puffs
🍫 Brownies & Truffles
🧁 Muffins
🍯 Honey Bun Cake
🍊 Sweet Potato Orange Cake by @prostartprogram

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18 days ago

What has your involvement in #ProStart or working in a restaurant taught you? 👀

Maybe you found your confidence during a busy dinner rush, learned to work with a team, or had a moment that made you think, “I could really do this.”

We want to hear your story! What’s a restaurant moment you’ll never forget? What do people get wrong about working in the industry? How has it shaped who you are today?

Share your story in the comments or tag us in a post using #MadeInRestaurants. Your experience could show someone else what’s possible. by @prostartprogram

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19 days ago