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Beginning in October 2024, LEAP is transitioning its management of the LEAP Kitchen. LEAP is not currently accepting new Kitchen members.
The LEAP Kitchen is housed in a building owned by West End Center for Youth. We are in conversation with community partners who are interested in future management of the LEAP Kitchen space.
Jeff Bland will continue to offer monthly ServSafe classes, taught in The Gathering Place at The LEAP Hub (1027 Patterson Ave.). Jeff will continue to work with volunteers to process local food into soups, sauces, and frozen vegetables in the Processing Kitchen at The LEAP Hub.
The LEAP Kitchen is rented on an hourly basis. Members are granted unlimited 24/7 access with their own dedicated key fob. Scheduling is done through an online calendar system.The LEAP Kitchen is split into two spaces that can be used simultaneously by two different businesses.
The Hot Kitchen is equipped with a six burner range and oven, along with cooler space, table space, and a few pots and pans. The Bake Kitchen comes with a 20-quart mixer, double convection oven, more table space, and an induction burner.
Both kitchens share a walk-in cooler, reach-in freezer, and dish washing area with a three-compartment sink. Long-term storage, including cooler, freezer, and dry, is available for a monthly fee.
The LEAP Kitchen is set up for many types of food businesses, including (but not limited to):
Food safety manager certification is required in most professional kitchens. LEAP offers ServSafe classes and exams every month. Sign up to expand your skills and increase employability.
