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Our values are our culture.

  • All are welcome at our table.

    We value inclusivity and equity, from our students to our internal team to our patrons. We strive to give everyone opportunities to grow and learn. We recognize that the way in which we do our work is as important as the outcome. We prioritize working with organizations and companies who are engaged in fighting for these same values. For us inclusion is central to building community and ensuring that our work has lasting impact. 

  • There is no better feeling than believing that we can take action and make a difference in someone's life.

    That feeling is empowerment, and we believe that, at its core, it is independence coupled with dreams and skills. We seek to instill in our students the belief that they can pursue their dreams and seize opportunities. Similarly, as members of the Emma’s Torch team, we are each empowered to take initiative, make decisions, and grow our organization.

  • Through our actions and impact we aim to work with integrity. We are accountable to this goal no matter who is watching. We pair this pursuit with an emphasis on striving for excellence. We believe that striving for and achieving excellence not only makes us happy and proud, but also ensures the long-term health of our team, our students, and our organization. In the food we make, in the training we offer, and in all areas of our business, we aim for excellence. With our combined creativity, commitment to constant improvement, and consistent hard work, we can make this aspiration a reality.

  • We believe that gratitude is the foundation of a strong and powerful community. Recognizing and acknowledging hard work and can be challenging, but we pride ourselves on weaving the words “thank you” into our interactions with our team, our students, our guests, and our supporters. We thank our team for their brilliance, hard work, and collaboration; our students for their resilience, commitment, and creativity; and our supporters for their generosity, audacity, and allegiance. Together, we commit to strengthening our community with gratitude.

JOB OPENINGS

  • Sous Chef

  • There are currently no openings.

Benefits:

As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health & wellbeing of our employees and their families. To achieve this goal, we offer a robust and comprehensive program with a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Benefits are available for all full-time employees.

  • Health, vision and dental insurance 

  • 401k with employer match

  • Commuter benefits

  • Professional development funds

  • Generous PTO & work flexibility (when possible)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Mock Job Interview

  • Before our students begin their formal interview process with restaurants, catering companies, and other culinary institutions, we conduct mock interviews to help them prepare. Mock interviews help our students work through their jitters and refine their responses. We welcome volunteers to serve as interviewers and provide vital feedback. 

  • This is a volunteer opportunity for a group of up to 15 people.  

Education & Financial Literacy

  • We love when volunteers are excited to bring their knowledge and expertise into our classroom, whether it is teaching one of our curricular ESL classes or developing a class on financial literacy. We have even had individual volunteers who create lasting mentorship and educational relationships with our students, staying in touch over time. 

  • This is a volunteer opportunity for a group of up to 15 people.  

Deep Cleaning & Maintenance

  • We welcome volunteers to help us conduct periodic deep-cleans, gardening projects, and other maintenance. These projects run on the motto “Many hands make light work!”

  • This is a volunteer opportunity for groups large and small.

Special Projects

  • Throughout the year, there are moments when a groups of volunteers can help us with special initiatives. For example, we once hosted 100 volunteers to help us assemble holiday gift boxes.

  • This is a volunteer opportunity for a group of up to 15 people.