KITCHEN KIDZ
General Information
Program: The Kitchen Kidz program is designed as an ongoing year-long course teaching kids everything they need to know about cooking and the kitchen. In a fun and inspiring environment, kids learn kitchen safety and sanitizing, proper food handling and preparation, table presentation and eating mannerisms. They will graduate having been taught the valuable life skill of cooking and the passion of preparing family meals.
Upon graduation, every ‘Kitchen Kid’ will have developed beneficial culinary habits and will be duly recognized for their hands on experience and efforts. Grads will earn and receive exclusive diploma certifications during a formal ceremony and will forever treasure the training and techniques that will serve them for the rest of their lives.
Admission: Kitchen Kidz has an open door admission procedure and the programs policy applies to all that enroll.
Classes: Classes run from 7-10 weeks. New sessions start bi-monthly and throughout the year. Classes are age and/or skill level appropriate. Advance classes may require a prerequisite Kitchen Kidz Certification. To ensure safety, enjoyment and personalized attention, class size is limited to 15 kids. Class schedules and themes are available online by clicking on the Kitchen Kidz link @ www.SoulFoodCaterer.com
Registration: Registration must be completed in person at the Kitchen Kidz’ H.Q. @ 762 Schenck Avenue (Ground Level/Rear). Parents or guardians must accompany kids to sign their registration forms and receive our ‘Parents Package’ which includes a copy of our Parents Guide to Cultivating Kitchen Kidz’.
FREE Classes: There are 2 ways to qualify for FREE MEMBERSHIPS. Kids have to either be sponsored by a participating partner or have to be scholarship winners. You can get details about our scholarship opportunities and partner sponsorships by clicking on the Kitchen Kidz link @ www.SoulFoodCaterer.com Scholarships and Sponsorships are limited. Every semester a chosen few will receive FREE memberships that include: Kitchen Utensils, Baking Supplies, Culinary Tools, Personalized Aprons, Chefs Hats, Cook Books, Course Guides, Back Packs and Kitchen Kidz T-Shirts.
Equipment: Equipment and supplies can be purchased from outside sources but for convenience and savings, we encourage purchase of our all inclusive Kitchen Kidz Culinary Kits. Beginner kits start at $75. Monogrammed/Personalized Specialty Kits are more costly and order forms for these kits will be included in the registration packet.
Payment Deadlines: If registering for a semester, to receive the discounted tuition fee, a 25% deposit is due at time of registration and bi-weekly payments must be received prior to due dates stated in contracted fee schedules. If registering for a class, full payment is due at time of registration and/or due prior to admission. No one may attend classes until their registration is complete and payments have been made. Course materials must be paid for at time of registration or may be purchased prior to admission.
Forms of Payment: Kitchen Kidz currently accepts cash, postal money orders, PayPal MasterCard, Visa and personal checks made out to Valarie's, LLC. Check payments must clear prior to admission.
Cancellation: Kitchen Kidz reserves the right to cancel any class/course due to low registration.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy: To withdraw from a registered course, a student or parent must notify Kitchen Kidz in writing by filling out a Withdrawal Form. Requests cannot be made over the telephone. Failure to complete a course or lack of attendance does not constitute withdrawal. If written notice of withdrawal from a course is received prior to the first session of that course, a full refund of the course tuition/fee will be processed. If withdrawing after the start of a course, refunds will be processed on a prorated basis. Purchased supplies and uniforms are non-refundable. No refunds will be made after 20 calendar days from the first day of classes. Refunds will be made by company check only.
Photography Policy: Kitchen Kidz reserves the right to photograph or videotape
registrants during class, at events and photo shoots for documentation and promotion purposes. If you do not want your childs photo in the brochure, catalog and website advertisements of Kitchen Kidz, please notify us in writing at time of registration.
Visitors: Parents and/or guardians may observe introductory class sessions at the discretion of the instructor(s) and must be accompanied by a member of the Kitchen Kids staff.
Kitchen Kidz is funded, in part, by generous donations from the following corporate partners:
