OUR RESTORATIVE EMPLOYMENT MODEL (REM)
Our Restorative Employment Model is a pathway to economic dignity for women overcoming crisis. Our program consists of two program tracks that help support our women inside and outside of the kitchen.
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We partner with an extensive network of Community Partners that care for people at risk.
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Are you or someone you know overcoming crisis and would be a good fit for our REM?
How our REM Program Works
Stability Program
The Stability Program is a tiered system of support, resources, and goals that empower an individual overcoming crisis to establish and maintain long-term social stability.
TIERS
values and program goals
access resources and seek community
maintain stability and partner with mentor
explore career options and future plans
pursue future plans with mentor
self-care and program leadership
post-program follow up for six months
Culinary Program
The Culinary Program is a tiered system of skills and goals that train an individual overcoming crisis for focused production and healthy leadership in a fast-paced team environment.
TIERS
values and kitchen safety
kitchen sanitation and teamwork
time management and menu
quality control and recipe use
customer service and marketing
kitchen finances and leadership
We measure an individual’s skills achievement and social stability through:
A quantitative stability assessment
Goal deadlines and accountability
Culinary skills and knowledge tests
Weekly or biweekly case management
ACHIEVEMENTS OF OUR REM GRADUATES
We’re grateful to be part of an extensive network of Community Partners that care for people at risk.
MAKE A REFERRAL
Know a woman who is overcoming crisis and would be a good fit for our Restorative Employment Model? Read more about our hiring process and click below to submit a confidential referral.