US Foods Scholars to Award Scholarships and Professional Development
Opportunities to Students Pursuing Careers in the Culinary Arts
ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
US Foods (NYSE: USFD) is pleased to announce the creation of US Foods
Scholars, a program that awards financial support and professional
development opportunities to students who plan to pursue an education in
the culinary arts and enter the restaurant industry.
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Chef Marcus Samuelsson and US Foods representative Stacie Sopinka announce US Foods Scholars program with Chicago area C-CAP students. (Photo Source: Will Byington)
Launching in Chicago, the company will partner with the Careers through
Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) to identify participating high school
seniors who have demonstrated outstanding potential and achievement in
the culinary arts and need additional resources to take the next step of
their culinary journey. The program aims to inspire students to reach
their full potential and contribute a meaningful solution to the talent
shortage facing the restaurant industry.
“As the restaurant industry continues to surge with a forecast of 1.7
million new restaurant positions by 2025, there is an overwhelming need
for skilled applicants1,” said Debra Ceffalio, senior
director of corporate communications, US Foods. “US Foods Scholars is a
way we can help the industry tackle a major challenge, and support our
communities in a meaningful way, beginning right here in Chicago.”
“We are thrilled to have the support of US Foods. The US Foods Scholars
program will have a lasting impact on these students who might not
otherwise have the means and opportunity to pursue a career in the
culinary arts,” said Karen Brosius, president of C-CAP. “As one of the
country’s largest foodservice companies, US Foods will also be able to
provide unique and valuable training opportunities for our students.”
About Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)
Led by chef, author, and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson as board
co-chair, Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) is a national
non-profit that educates and guides underserved high school students
toward a bright future. Through its holistic approach to culinary
training and career exploration, C-CAP prepares students for the
workplace through chef mentoring, field trips, job shadows, work
experience and job skills, and college and career advising. As part of
this well-rounded support, C-CAP also provides hundreds of high school
graduates with scholarships to afford further training. C-CAP’s work
impacts over 17,000 students each year and has awarded over $53 million
in scholarships since its inception in 1990. Countless C-CAP alumni work
throughout the country and are guiding the future leaders of the
culinary and hospitality industry. Visit ccapinc.org
to learn more.
About US Foods
US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading
foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000
restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed.
With nearly 25,000 employees and more than 60 locations, US Foods
provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a
comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US
Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. and generates approximately $23
billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com
to learn more.
1 Bureau of Labor Statistics
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