Prep & Promise: Paid 12-Week Food Service Training Program – Applications Now Open!

MPDC, in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital and the National Restaurant Association, is excited to open applications for the 4th cycle of Prep & Promise, our paid 12-week food service training program designed to prepare young adults for immediate employment in the food service industry.

Program Dates

February 4 – May 7, 2026

Program Highlights

Paid 12-week training using the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Ready curriculum

ServSafe Credential included

Sessions held Wednesdays & Thursdays, 2–4 PM at MPDC (184 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA); some sessions via Zoom

Hands-on training for roles in retail food service (Starbucks, Subway, Regina Pizza, and more), food prep, dishwashing, sanitation, and Food Service Assistant positions

Direct employment pathway with over 40 job openings across Boston Children’s Hospital locations in Boston, Waltham, Needham, Brighton, and additional satellite sites

Eligibility Requirements

We’re seeking applicants who are:

18–26 years old

Eager to work and able to demonstrate accountability

In possession of MA identification

Boston residents (proximity to Roxbury preferred)

Experienced in restaurant/food service/retail (helpful but not required)

Interested in working immediately after program completion

Available to work weekends

Open to part-time or full-time roles