Knead to Lead:

$2,000.00

Knead to Lead is a 2-day immersive foodservice training that blends the craft of scratch-made baked goods and breakfast favorites with the essential ingredients of leadership, communication, and team building.

Hosted at Lincoln Land Community College and led by SFIA’s culinary and leadership experts, this workshop takes participants beyond the recipe — into the mindset and teamwork that make great kitchens (and leaders) thrive.

May 18-19

Participants will roll up their sleeves in a hands-on environment, learning proven scratch-cooking techniques for baked goods, breakfast staples, and menu planning — while developing stronger leadership habits, problem-solving skills, and a more unified kitchen culture.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

Participants will leave with:

  • Enhanced scratch-cooking confidence and culinary creativity

  • Practical recipes and production techniques for baked goods and breakfasts

  • Stronger leadership and communication skills

  • A renewed sense of team cohesion and kitchen culture

  • Tools to motivate, mentor, and inspire their teams

Note: this is a day training; participants are responsible for their own dinner and lodging; breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.

Payment methods: you can register here via credit card; for ACH or check options please email nicole@beyondgreenpartners.com

Knead to Lead is a 2-day immersive foodservice training that blends the craft of scratch-made baked goods and breakfast favorites with the essential ingredients of leadership, communication, and team building.

Hosted at Lincoln Land Community College and led by SFIA’s culinary and leadership experts, this workshop takes participants beyond the recipe — into the mindset and teamwork that make great kitchens (and leaders) thrive.

May 18-19

Participants will roll up their sleeves in a hands-on environment, learning proven scratch-cooking techniques for baked goods, breakfast staples, and menu planning — while developing stronger leadership habits, problem-solving skills, and a more unified kitchen culture.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

Participants will leave with:

  • Enhanced scratch-cooking confidence and culinary creativity

  • Practical recipes and production techniques for baked goods and breakfasts

  • Stronger leadership and communication skills

  • A renewed sense of team cohesion and kitchen culture

  • Tools to motivate, mentor, and inspire their teams

Note: this is a day training; participants are responsible for their own dinner and lodging; breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.

Payment methods: you can register here via credit card; for ACH or check options please email nicole@beyondgreenpartners.com

Sample Schedule:

Day 1 |

7:00am-8:15am:

  • Introductions

  • Classroom Training:

    • Safety and Sanitation

    • Reading a Recipe

    • Kitchen Efficiencies and Teamwork

    • Baking Fundamentals

    • Equipment Overview

    • Kitchen Organization

8:15am-9:00am:

  • Kitchen Tour

  • Demo

9:00am-11:30am: 

  • Hands-On Cooking and Baking

11:30am-12:30pm

  • Lunch and Cleanup

1:30pm-2:00pm:

  • Classroom Training:

    • Production Schedules

    • Effective Communication

    • Accountability and Integrity

Day 2 |

7:00am-8:00am:

  • Classroom Discussion

8:00am-11:30am:

  • Demo

  • Hands-On Cooking and Baking

11:30am-12:30pm

  • Lunch and Cleanup

12:30pm-2:00pm:

  • Classroom Training

    • Equipment Needs

    • Local Procurement 101

    • Recipe Development

    • Menu Planning

    • Conflict Resolution - Part 2

    • Goal Setting and Making Promises

  • Next Steps