Work Options for Women 19

Work Options for Women is a Culinary Job Training Program for hard-to-employ individuals facing multiple barriers to employment. In addition to the culinary skills our students learn, what really sets our program apart is the emphasis we place on the importance of employability. When our students complete the program, they are equipped with the skills needed to not only obtain employment, but also retain that employment as they embark on their path to self-sufficiency.

Each year in an effort to raise money to help us meet our financial goals, we host a walk-around style dinner where guests sample signature dishes created by Denver's most notable female chefs and enjoy a short program highlighting the accomplishments of our students.

Featured Chefs at Women Cook 2019:

Dana Rodriguez (Super Mega Bien)

Heather Carr (Footers Catering)

Cindhura Reddy and Austin Nickel (Spuntino)

Caroline Glover (Annette)

Nadine Donovan (Secret Sauce)

Christine Christy (Ace Eat Serve)

Sandra Adams (Grand Hyatt)

Sheila Lucero (Jax Fish House)

Aniedra Nichols and Michelle Garcia (Heirloom Catering)

Amy Cohen (Stowaway Cafe)

Sarah Cloyd (Euclid Hall)

Summer Polson (Project Angel Heart)

Letisha Steele (SAME Cafe)

Marissa Hardman (GOZO)

Carrie Baird (Bar Dough)

Lisa Bailey (D Bar)

Carrie Shores, Holly Ordinans, Angela O'Leary, and Tomisita Gonzales (WOW)