Barista & Hospitality Training

Our Barista and Hospitality Training Programs help you gain practical skills in coffee preparation, customer service, and front-of-house operations, preparing you for rewarding careers in cafés, restaurants, and the hospitality industry.

Barista Training

The Barista Training Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to empower individuals with valuable skills for employment in the coffee service industry. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on practice, participants learn the art of coffee making, including espresso preparation, milk frothing techniques, and beverage customization. Beyond technical proficiency, the program emphasizes customer service, hygiene standards, and workplace etiquette to ensure graduates are well-rounded and prepared for success in a professional setting.

With a focus on inclusivity and accessibility, this program aims to provide individuals with the tools they need to secure meaningful employment opportunities and enhance their economic stability.

Hospitality Training

The hospitality industry—which includes hotels, restaurants, catering, event services, drink service, travel, and tourism—is a dynamic and rewarding field offering diverse career paths. With growing demand across these sectors, there’s a rising need for trained professionals who can deliver exceptional service and adapt to fast-paced environments.

In response, Treasure Coast Food Bank’s Hospitality Training Program provides students with the essential tools to launch a successful career in hospitality. The program offers hands-on instruction in customer service, food and beverage operations, event coordination, and workplace readiness. Participants also gain valuable soft skills like communication, teamwork, and professionalism, which are critical for thriving in hospitality roles.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to transition into a new field, this program opens doors to employment opportunities in a vibrant industry that values passion, service, and growth.

• Authorized to work in the US.

• Have experienced financial hardship (unemployment, underemployment, government assistance, etc.) during the last 12 months.

• Must not possess a criminal history involving arson, sexual battery or violent crimes. All other criminal activity records will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Must agree to disclose and provide criminal history records.

• Must agree to a background check and drug test.

• Must be drug and alcohol-free for at least one year prior to application date and enrolled in a rehabilitation support program.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred, or the ability to meet minimum aptitude requirements based on curriculum needs.

• Demonstrate an enthusiasm for and willingness to commit to the Program and distribution.

Once your application is received, we will:

1. Review your application;

2. Accept, wait-list, hold, or decline your application and notify you within 14 days of receipt.

Accept: If your application is accepted, you will be notified by phone and in writing regarding your enrollment date, orientation information, and next steps.

Wait List: If your application is wait-listed, your application has been accepted, however the program enrollment is full and you will be notified of the next available opening and/or approximate date of enrollment.

Hold: Incomplete applications will be placed on hold and applicants notified in writing, by phone or email, based on the applicant’s preferred method of contact. Incomplete applications will be held for 30 days, after which the applicant must submit a new application. Decline: An application may be declined for a number of reasons. Declined applicants will be notified in writing.

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Our job training programs are currently paused as we prepare to move into our new location. We’re excited about the opportunities this transition will bring and appreciate your patience during this time. Once we’re settled, we’ll share updates with the community about when these programs will resume.

Additional Notes

For Program Questions & Session Start Dates Contact:
Barista Training Program Instructor, Korbyn Moyer
E-mail: kmoyer@tcfoodbank.org

 

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TCFB is an Equal Opportunity Provider

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

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Treasure Coast Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online, at this link , from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442;

email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.


Para todos los demás programas de asistencia de nutrición del FNS, agencias estatales o locales y sus subreceptores, deben publicar la siguiente Declaración de No Discriminación:

De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), esta entidad está prohibida de discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluyendo identidad de género y orientación sexual), discapacidad, edad, o represalia o retorsión por actividades previas de derechos civiles.

La información sobre el programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas que no sean el inglés. Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios alternos de comunicación para obtener la información del programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas americano (ASL), etc.) deben comunicarse con la agencia local o estatal responsable de administrar el programa o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comuníquese con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339.

Para presentar una queja por discriminación en el programa, el reclamante debe llenar un formulario AD-3027, formulario de queja por discriminación en el programa del USDA, el cual puede obtenerse en línea en: este enlace , de cualquier oficina de USDA, llamando al (866) 632-9992, o escribiendo una carta dirigida a USDA. La carta debe contener el nombre del demandante, la dirección, el número de teléfono y una descripción escrita de la acción discriminatoria alegada con suficiente detalle para informar al Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles (ASCR) sobre la naturaleza y fecha de una presunta violación de derechos civiles. El formulario AD-3027 completado o la carta debe presentarse a USDA por:

correo:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442;

correo electrónico:
program.intake@usda.gov
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