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Culinary Apprenticeship | ServSafe Certified | Indianapolis

DOL Registered Apprenticeship

Culinary Apprenticeship — earn while you train.

DOL Registered Apprenticeship. Hands-on training in a professional kitchen. Earn ServSafe Manager certification and culinary credentials. Wages from day one.

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DOL Registered Apprenticeship
Earn wages from day one
ServSafe Manager cert
Professional kitchen training

Earn & Learn

Culinary Apprenticeship

Professional cooking.

40 weeks30–40 hrs/week3 credentialsIn-Person

Delivered by an approved training partner.

$0 (apprenticeship model)

FSSA IMPACT

Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training — pays for training at no cost to current SNAP or TANF recipients. Contact FSSA at 800-403-0864 (press 3) or ask your DFR eligibility worker for a referral.

Employer-Sponsored

Earn wages while you train. Employer covers tuition through the apprenticeship agreement.

Self-Pay Available

Flexible payment plans, BNPL options, and income-share available.

New Applicant

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Program at a Glance

Answers workforce boards and applicants need before applying.

When do I start?

Employer-matched start — apply to begin placement

Full-time, varies by kitchen (30–40 hrs/week)

How long does it take?

40 weeks · 30–40 hrs/week

2–4 apprentices per kitchen

What credential do I earn?

ServSafe Food Protection Manager — issued by National Restaurant Association

What job can I get?

Line Cook ($26,000–$34,000)

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson MSA

What does it cost?

$0 (apprenticeship model)

Is funding available?

FSSA IMPACT, Employer-paid for eligible participants

Credentials You Earn

Each credential is issued by its certifying authority upon passing required exams or completing supervised hours — not by Elevate.

ServSafe Food Protection Manager

Issued by National Restaurant Association — nationally recognized in this field

Industry-standard food safety management certification.

Validity: 5 years

ServSafe Food Handler

Issued by National Restaurant Association — nationally recognized in this field

Food safety certification for food service workers.

Validity: 3 years

CPR/AED/First Aid

Issued by American Heart Association — nationally recognized in this field

Emergency response certification.

Validity: 2 years

Full credential disclosure and issuing-authority mapping

Training to Employment Pathway

How this program connects instruction, credentialing, employers, and wages — the sequence workforce boards use to evaluate programs.

Step 1 · Training
40 weeks · Full-time, varies by kitchen (30–40 hrs/week)
Step 2 · Credential
ServSafe Food Protection Manager (National Restaurant Association)
Step 3 · Experience
Paid on-the-job training with employer host
Step 4 · Employer pathway
Introductions to partners including Indianapolis-area restaurants and catering companies
Step 5 · Entry role & wage
Line Cook · $26,000–$34,000
Step 6 · Advancement
Line Cook / Station Chef ($30,000–$40,000)

Employment is not guaranteed. Outcomes depend on individual performance, credential attainment, and local labor market conditions.

$26,000–$80,000

Typical wage range

860 hrs

Total training hours

3 credentials

Industry recognized

6% (faster than average)

Job growth (2024)

Aligned with:ServSafe StandardsDOL Registered ApprenticeshipWIOA Title I

Full Workforce Pathway

Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.

Step 1

Eligibility & Intake

Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.

Step 2

Training & Assessments

Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.

Step 3

Credential

Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.

Step 4

Employer Placement

Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.

Step 5

Wage Outcome

Target entry wages aligned to $26,000–$80,000.

What You'll Learn

Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.

Culinary Fundamentals

·Knife skills and cuts
·Stocks, sauces, and soups
·Cooking methods
·Seasoning and flavor development
·Plating and presentation

Food Safety

·Temperature control
·Cross-contamination prevention
·Personal hygiene
·Cleaning and sanitizing
·HACCP principles

Kitchen Operations

·Station setup and breakdown
·Inventory management
·Food cost calculation
·Menu planning
·Team communication

How You Can Start

Choose the path that fits your situation.

There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.

Lowest Cost Path

FSSA IMPACT or Employer-Sponsored

Indiana residents — SNAP/TANF recipients or employer sponsor

SNAP or TANF recipients may qualify for free training through Indiana's FSSA IMPACT program. Alternatively, a licensed employer can sponsor your apprenticeship at no cost to you.

FSSA IMPACTSNAP E&TIndiana Only

Check Funding Eligibility

Indiana SNAP/TANF recipients · must be referred by FSSA case worker

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Self-Pay — All States

$0 (apprenticeship model)tuition

Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.

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Self-pay options

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Adjust your deposit to see weekly payments. BNPL available at checkout.

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Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.

Indiana residents: funding is available through FSSA IMPACT

This program is not on Indiana’s ETPL and does not qualify for WIOA or the Workforce Ready Grant. However, Indiana SNAP and TANF recipients may qualify for free training through the FSSA IMPACT (SNAP Employment & Training) program. Contact your FSSA/DFR case worker to request a training referral.

Outside Indiana? Self-pay enrollment is available to everyone — no residency required. Payment plans, BNPL, and employer sponsorship are all options.

Next Step

Apply Now Request Information Indiana Career Connect

Start your workforce funding application online at Indiana Career Connect, or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to complete eligibility intake. WorkOne — not your training provider — approves WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant vouchers.

Funding & How to Start

FSSA IMPACT funding may be available

Indiana SNAP or TANF recipients may qualify for no-cost training through FSSA IMPACT. You must be referred by your FSSA case worker — not through WorkOne WIOA intake.

FSSA IMPACTEmployer-Sponsored

Is this program fundable?

IMPACT only — not WIOA / ETPL tuition

This program is not on Indiana's ETPL for WIOA tuition. Indiana SNAP or TANF recipients may still qualify through FSSA IMPACT with a case-worker referral.

Self-pay option: $0 (apprenticeship model) — Earn while you learn — apprentices are paid by the host kitchen.

How workforce funding works →

Ready to enroll?

Talk to an advisor about self-pay, payment plans, or employer sponsorship. No WorkOne intake is required for this pathway.

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FSSA IMPACT pathway (Indiana only)

Contact your FSSA or DFR case worker to request a training referral. IMPACT does not use the WorkOne WIOA intake form. Self-pay enrollment remains open to all states.

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Named Employer Partners

Indianapolis-area restaurants and catering companies

Placement Pipeline

Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.

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Start Your Culinary Apprenticeship Journey

Free to apply · No payment required · An advisor will contact you within 1 business day

Ready to Start Your Culinary Apprenticeship Career?

Earn while you learn — paid apprenticeship

Your path from application to career

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2–3 min form

Approved

24–48 hrs

Enrolled

Advisor call

Trained

Program runs

Placed

Career launch

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