Workplace Essential Skills: Food Service Training Program

Gain the skills, experience, and confidence to work in a commercial kitchen. 

Build the skills employers are looking for! 

Here’s what to expect:

  • Hands-on training
  • Learn back-of-house kitchen skills
  • Develop workplace readiness skills
  • Prepare for a career in the food service industry

For more information or to register, please find the appropriate contact information below based on your area. 

Southwest (Training Scheduled: September 8th to October 30th)

  • Saint John
  • Sussex
  • St. Stephen

If you are in these areas, contact: 

Johnathan Reid 

Jonathan.Reid@gnb.ca  

(506)607-5376

Miramichi-Kent (Training Planned for mid-September 2026)

  • Miramichi
  • Caraquet
  • Shippagan
  • Tracadie-Sheila
  • Neguac
  • Richibucto

If you are in these areas, contact: PETL-EPFTRegion2@gnb.ca 

Restigouche-Chaleur & Northwest (Training Planned for Fall 2026)

  • Bathurst
  • Campbellton
  • Edmundston
  • Grand Falls

If you are in these areas, contact: PETLTravailNBRegion1@gnb.ca 

South-East (No Training Currently Planned)

  • Moncton
  • Sackville
  • Shediac

If you are in these areas, contact:

Anna Kovalchuk

Anna.kovalchuk@gnb.ca

(506) 866-2714

Central (No Training Currently Planned)

  • Fredericton
  • Woodstock
  • Perth-Andover

If you’re in these areas, contact: PETLWorkingNBFrederictonregion@gnb.ca