CFCC Partners with Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina to Offer Culinary Fundamentals in Spanish

Wilmington, NC (August 5, 2025) – Cape Fear Community College, in partnership with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, is excited to announce a new offering, Culinary Fundamentals in Spanish. This new course is designed to support Spanish-speaking individuals in building a foundation in culinary skills and gain industry-recognized certification.

This hands-on course will take place at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC (1000 Greenfield Street, Wilmington) from September 24 through December 4. Classes will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm., with a one-hour break each day. The program cost is $185 per participant. Students are also responsible for purchasing a knife kit and chef’s coat and hat.

Taught entirely in Spanish, Culinary Fundamentals is an opportunity for participants to gain practical skills and knowledge for working in commercial kitchens. Upon completion, students will earn their ServSafe Food Handler certification, a credential widely recognized in the food service industry.

“This new course provides an opportunity for our Spanish-speaking community to enhance their culinary skills and gain a certification that can help open doors to employment in the food industry,” said Jim Morton, CFCC President. “We are proud to continue to partner with the Food Bank to bring this important training to the community.”

“The Food Bank is thrilled to partner with CFCC to create dedicated and transformative programming for our Spanish-speaking neighbors,” said Emily Kraft, Director of Community Outreach at the Food Bank. “With this course, we build on our mission to Nourish People, Build Solutions for sustainable food security through industry-relevant job training, and empower the Spanish-speaking Community in New Hanover County to embrace inclusive opportunities they might not have been able to access before.”

Registration is now open. Space is limited and interested individuals are encouraged to sign up soon. To register, visit cfcc-register.fundfive.com/course/section/24322 .