The Food Truck
Apprentice Program is designed to develop a range of skills among participants.
These skills include:
1. P&L development and
management: Participants will learn how to develop a profit and loss statement,
manage finances, and make financial decisions that will help their food truck
businesses succeed.
2. Supply sourcing:
Participants will learn how to source quality ingredients and supplies from
local vendors and establish relationships with them.
3. Inventory management:
Participants will learn how to manage inventory to reduce waste and maximize
profits.
4. Food safety:
Participants will learn about food safety laws and regulations, as well as best
practices for handling food, preventing contamination, and maintaining hygiene
standards.
5. Menu creation and
pricing: Participants will learn how to create a menu that is attractive to
customers, and set prices that are fair and competitive.
6. Operation of varied
cooking modalities: Participants will learn how to operate a variety of cooking
equipment, such as grills, fryers, and ovens, to produce high-quality food.
7. Customer satisfaction:
Participants will learn how to provide excellent customer service, create a
positive customer experience, and handle customer complaints.
8. Health inspection:
Participants will learn about health inspection procedures and how to prepare
for inspections to ensure that their food trucks meet health and safety
standards.
9. Teamwork: Participants
will learn how to work effectively with others, delegate tasks, and collaborate
to achieve common goals.
10. Effective communication:
Participants will learn how to communicate effectively with customers, vendors,
team members, and other stakeholders.
11. Safe truck operations:
Participants will learn about safe driving practices, truck maintenance, and
how to operate their food trucks safely and legally on the road.