US Foods Names First National Class of US Foods Scholars to Fuel Culinary Talent Pipeline for Operators
US Foods (NYSE: USFD) has announced its 2024 class of US Foods Scholars, expanding the program nationwide for the first time. The company selected 18 students from 10 schools pursuing degrees in culinary arts, baking and pastry, chef training, or business management. Each scholar will receive a $20,000 scholarship and development opportunities with US Foods culinary professionals.
The program, launched in 2017, has provided over $2 million in scholarships to more than 100 students, with over 30 currently active scholars. This initiative aims to address the restaurant industry's talent shortage, where 45% of operators report needing more employees to meet customer demand according to the National Restaurant Association.
US Foods (NYSE: USFD) ha annunciato la sua classe 2024 di US Foods Scholars, espandendo il programma a livello nazionale per la prima volta. L'azienda ha selezionato 18 studenti provenienti da 10 scuole che stanno conseguendo lauree in arti culinarie, panificazione e pasticceria, formazione per chef o gestione aziendale. Ogni studente riceverà una borsa di studio di $20.000 e opportunità di sviluppo con i professionisti culinari di US Foods.
Il programma, lanciato nel 2017, ha fornito oltre $2 milioni in borse di studio a più di 100 studenti, con oltre 30 borsisti attivi attualmente. Questa iniziativa mira a risolvere la carenza di talenti nell'industria della ristorazione, dove il 45% degli operatori riporta di avere bisogno di più dipendenti per soddisfare la domanda dei clienti, secondo l'Associazione Nazionale dei Ristoranti.
US Foods (NYSE: USFD) ha anunciado su clase 2024 de US Foods Scholars, ampliando el programa a nivel nacional por primera vez. La empresa seleccionó a 18 estudiantes de 10 escuelas que cursan grados en artes culinarias, panadería y pastelería, formación de chefs o gestión empresarial. Cada becado recibirá una beca de $20,000 y oportunidades de desarrollo con los profesionales culinarios de US Foods.
El programa, lanzado en 2017, ha proporcionado más de $2 millones en becas a más de 100 estudiantes, con más de 30 becados actualmente activos. Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo abordar la escasez de talento en la industria de la restauración, donde el 45% de los operadores informa que necesita más empleados para satisfacer la demanda de los clientes, según la Asociación Nacional de Restaurantes.
US Foods (NYSE: USFD)는 2024년 US Foods Scholars 클래스를 발표하며 처음으로 프로그램을 전국적으로 확대했습니다. 이 회사는 요리 예술, 제과 및 제빵, 셰프 교육 또는 경영학을 전공하는 10개 학교에서 18명의 학생을 선발했습니다. 각 장학생은 $20,000의 장학금과 US Foods의 요리 전문가들과 함께하는 발전 기회를 받게 됩니다.
2017년에 시작된 이 프로그램은 2백만 달러 이상의 장학금을 100명 이상의 학생들에게 제공했으며, 현재 30명이 넘는 장학생들이 활동하고 있습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 외식 업계의 인재 부족 문제를 해결하는 것을 목표로 하고 있으며, 45%의 운영자들이 고객 수요를 충족하기 위해 더 많은 직원이 필요하다고 보고하고 있습니다. 이는 미국 외식협회(National Restaurant Association)에 따른 것입니다.
US Foods (NYSE: USFD) a annoncé sa promotion 2024 de US Foods Scholars en élargissant le programme à l'échelle nationale pour la première fois. L'entreprise a sélectionné 18 étudiants provenant de 10 écoles poursuivant des diplômes en arts culinaires, en boulangerie-pâtisserie, en formation de chefs ou en gestion d'entreprise. Chaque boursier recevra une bourse de $20,000 et des opportunités de développement avec des professionnels culinaires de US Foods.
Ce programme, lancé en 2017, a accordé plus de 2 millions de dollars en bourses à plus de 100 étudiants, dont plus de 30 boursiers actifs actuellement. Cette initiative vise à répondre à la pénurie de talents dans l'industrie de la restauration, où 45 % des opérateurs rapportent avoir besoin de plus d'employés pour répondre à la demande des clients, selon la National Restaurant Association.
US Foods (NYSE: USFD) hat seine Klasse 2024 der US Foods Scholars angekündigt und das Programm zum ersten Mal landesweit ausgeweitet. Das Unternehmen wählte 18 Studenten aus 10 Schulen aus, die Abschlüsse in kulinarischen Künsten, Back- und Pâtisserie, Küchenleitung oder Betriebsführung anstreben. Jeder Stipendiat erhält ein Stipendium in Höhe von $20.000 sowie Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten mit den kulinarischen Fachleuten von US Foods.
Das 2017 ins Leben gerufene Programm hat über $2 Millionen an Stipendien an mehr als 100 Studenten vergeben, von denen derzeit über 30 aktive Stipendiaten sind. Diese Initiative zielt darauf ab, den Fachkräftemangel in der Gastronomie zu beheben, da 45 % der Betreiber angeben, dass sie mehr Mitarbeiter benötigen, um der Kundennachfrage gerecht zu werden, so die National Restaurant Association.
- Expanded scholarship program nationwide, increasing talent pool access
- Significant investment of $20,000 per student scholarship
- Program addresses critical industry labor shortage
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The 18 New Students Represent Best-in-Class Culinary Education Programs From Across The Country
Today, US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) – one of America’s leading foodservice distributors – announced its 2024 class of US Foods Scholars. In a first for the company, US Foods expanded its signature US Foods Scholars program to applicants nationwide. This year’s class includes 18 impressive students, who represent 10 schools from across the country and are pursuing 2- or 4-year post-secondary degrees in culinary arts, baking and pastry, chef training, or business management. Students will receive a scholarship of
According to the National Restaurant Association,
“The US Foods Scholars program is a testament to US Foods’ commitment to helping our customers and communities Make It. Beyond helping our Scholars attain their degrees, this program ensures the culinary and hospitality talent pipeline remains strong for our industry and our customers,” said Dave Flitman, US Foods CEO. “We’re honored to be a part of this incredible cohort’s journey and look forward to watching their future careers in the foodservice industry flourish.”
The 2024 US Foods Scholars scholarship recipients are:
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Anna Lorena Masini Aleman, a culinary arts and hotel and restaurant management major at
Northern Arizona University inFlagstaff, Arizona .Hometown :Goodyear, Arizona . -
Brandy Amorosi, a culinary arts major at East Coast Polytechnical Institute University in
Virginia Beach, Virginia .Hometown :Buffalo, New York . -
Ann Daigle, a hospitality management major at Johnson &
Wales University inCharlotte, North Carolina .Hometown :Bristol, Connecticut . -
Carmela Defeo, a culinary arts major at Johnson &
Wales University inCharlotte, North Carolina .Hometown :Jefferson City, Missouri . -
Delaney Deuel, a culinary arts major at Johnson &
Wales University inProvidence, Rhode Island .Hometown :Pillager, Minnesota . -
Michael Goldmann, a food business management major at Johnson &
Wales University inCharlotte, North Carolina .Hometown :Plantation, Florida . -
Camryn Kennedy, a baking and pastry arts major at Johnson &
Wales University inProvidence, Rhode Island .Hometown :Medina, Ohio . -
Teresa Kracht, a culinary arts major at
St. Paul College inSaint Paul, Minnesota .Hometown :West St. Paul, Minnesota . -
Sophia Lampros, a baking and pastry arts major at Pikes Peak State College in
Colorado Springs, Colorado .Hometown :Monument, Colorado . -
Taya Pierce, a hospitality major at
Northern Arizona University inFlagstaff, Arizona .Hometown :Peoria, Arizona . -
Irelynn Randall, a culinary arts major at Linn-Benton Community College in
Albany, Oregon .Hometown :Albany, Oregon . -
Emily Salinas, a baking and pastry arts and hospitality management major at
Kendall College at National Louis University inChicago, Illinois .Hometown :Chicago, Illinois . -
Turner Schiel, a culinary science and product development major at Johnson &
Wales University inProvidence, Rhode Island .Hometown :Magnolia, Texas . -
Kayden Uzzle, a baking and pastry arts major at Johnson &
Wales University inCharlotte, North Carolina .Hometown :Durham, North Carolina . -
Francisco Vega, a culinary arts major at Johnson &
Wales University inProvidence, Rhode Island .Hometown :San Antonio, Texas . -
Treciana Walters, a culinary arts major at
Monroe College inBronx, New York .Hometown :Brooklyn, New York . -
Morgan Willis, a culinary arts major at Utah Valley University in
Orem, Utah .Hometown :Mona, Utah . -
Reagan Wirrick, a hospitality management major at Utah Valley University in
Orem, Utah .Hometown :Pleasant Grove, Utah .
The US Foods Scholars program is administered with the support of Scholarship America and Careers through the Culinary Arts Program. All US Foods Scholars are selected through a formal application process. Each applicant is evaluated based on several criteria, including academic performance, financial need, and a personal essay.
To learn more about the US Foods Scholars program and the newest recipients visit www.usfoods.com/scholars.
1 National Restaurant Association: 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry Report
About US Foods
With a promise to help its customers Make It, US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With more than 70 broadline locations and approximately 90 cash and carry stores, US Foods and its 30,000 associates provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in
About Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)
Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) is a national nonprofit that educates and guides underserved high school students toward a bright future. C-CAP prepares students for the workplace through chef mentoring, field trips, work experience and job training, scholarships, and college and career advising. Founded in 1990 by culinary educator Richard Grausman, C-CAP impacts over 17,000 students each year. Countless C-CAP alumni work throughout the country and are guiding the future leaders of the culinary and hospitality industry. Visit ccapinc.org to learn more.
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