Building Better Kitchens – Chicago
Workshop Title: Building Better Kitchens: Applying Trauma-Informed Practices in Culinary Leadership
Continued Education Hours: 20 hours (16 hours in person, 2 hours virtual)
Why It Matters:
This workshop addresses how stress and trauma affect the way we learn, work, and show up every day – and what we can do about it, for ourselves and others. We will prioritize people-centered leadership strategies and enhance our understanding of ourselves and the people we work with to build better kitchens.
We’ve sourced expert-led sessions by culinary leaders for culinary leaders. Here are the tools you’ll add to your toolkit:
First course — Exploring Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
Second course — Creating a Supportive Culture
Third course — Building Strong Relationships
Fourth course — Inspiring Growth and Harvesting Resources
Catalyst Kitchens Staff Lead and Co-Facilitator
Dina Altieri, Director of Education and Training at Catalyst Kitchens
Catalyst Kitchens Collaborative Partner and Co-Facilitator
Nadja Mummery, Founder at Learn to Heal Consulting (former staff at Model Member, Manna on Main Street)
About You, the Workshop Participant
Workshop participants are professionals with abundant lived experience. They currently work in foodservice and hospitality, as educators, in the industry, and aspire to be better leaders. Participants at all levels of expertise are encouraged to join this learning community, which shares a common goal of promoting professional development in teaching, leadership, and training in kitchens nationwide.
Professionals include:
- Chefs—Instructors, Managers, Trainers, Industry Chefs
- Hospitality Professionals and Leaders
- Life Skills and Job Readiness Instructors
- Human Resources and Workforce Development Specialists
- Training and Operations Staff
Three Main Goals
Catalyst Kitchens commits to meeting these three main goals:
- Promote professional growth for the champions who educate and support people working in kitchens.
- Provide opportunities for professionals to connect, collaborate, share best practices, and support one another.
- Create a lasting Community of Practice built upon unified values that can be shared with colleagues and peers—ultimately benefiting the individuals we serve and the industry we love.
Sign up today!
We will be working on a discounted hotel block and will notify you once that information becomes available.
Notes on pricing:
Hospitality Professionals – Interested in signing up 3 or more staff for this training? Discounts may apply! Email info@catalystkitchens.org
Members – Want to refer your employer partners to train alongside you? Free member registrations are available if you get a partner to sign up.
Signing up just your staff? Be sure you have the latest discount code for event registration. It is available on the Catalyst Kitchens website here.
Non-members – part of your registration fees can be used to count towards future membership dues. Reach out to the Catalyst Kitchens team today to find out more.
Also for members:
Email info@catalystkitchens.org to find out about 2027 travel stipends.
These travel stipends are available thanks to the generous support of the Itzkowich Family Foundation, who have given $20,000 in support the Train the Trainer and other events in our 2027 Workshop series.