CHEF

C.H.E.F.

creates life changing opportunities by providing recovery focused restaurant training, mentorship, and leadership development for individuals who are in or seeking recovery, have insecure housing, or are involved in the justice system.

06/04/2026

It’s “Taste of the West night” with West Metro Chamber. Come on down for some great food and business connections

06/01/2026

🍽️ Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Food, Purpose, and Second Chances 🍽️

On Saturday, June 27th, C.H.E.F. (Culinarians Helping Entrepreneurial Folks) invites you to "Beyond the Plate", an exclusive four-course culinary experience dedicated to creating pathways to employment, recovery, and success for individuals overcoming barriers to opportunity.

📍 1890 North Revere Court, Aurora, CO 80045
🕕 6:00 PM
🎟️ $150 per person

Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted four-course dinner while learning how C.H.E.F. is transforming lives through culinary training, job readiness, and supportive services for justice-involved and recovery-focused individuals.

Every ticket purchased helps provide training, mentorship, and opportunities that empower people to build sustainable careers and brighter futures.

Can't attend? You can still support our mission through a tax-deductible donation and help create more second chances.

Reserve your seat today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or click on the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chef-beyond-the-plate-a-culinary-experience-creating-second-chances-tickets-1990186089167?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/01/2026

Proud of the C.H.E.F. team for spending the day volunteering with Food For Thought - Denver, coming together to pack bags of food for kids in need in our community.

Moments like this reflect what CHEF is all about—service, teamwork, and showing up for others. Our team worked side by side to help ensure local children have access to meals they can count on outside of school.

Grateful to be part of a community that cares and takes action. Small efforts, when done together, make a real impact. 💛

04/23/2026

Behind every strong mission is a strong board.

Our Board of Directors plays a critical role in guiding our recovery-focused culinary training program. They provide accountability, vision, and leadership that help ensure we stay true to our purpose, supporting individuals on their journey through recovery while building real skills and opportunities in the kitchen.

From strategic direction to community connections, their commitment helps us grow, adapt, and create lasting impact in the lives of our students. Recovery is not a solo journey, and neither is this work.

We’re grateful for a board that believes in second chances, workforce development, and the power of food to transform lives.

04/14/2026

Recovery isn’t just about starting over—it’s about building something meaningful together.

In the kitchen, we learn more than recipes. We learn trust, accountability, and the power of teamwork. Every chopped vegetable, every shared task, every plated dish is a step forward.

Today’s meal wasn’t just prepared—it was earned through effort, collaboration, and commitment to growth.

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Stronger together. One meal at a time. 💪🍽️

03/24/2026

Thank you to AllHealth Network for coming out and working with our students. Recovery and mental health are a priority for us and the individuals we serve. Partnerships like this help strengthen our community and provide valuable tools and support for our students as they continue their journey of recovery and personal growth. We are grateful for the collaboration and commitment to building healthier futures together.

03/17/2026

At CHEF, we take recovery seriously—and our culinary training too. But we also live by Rule 62: don’t take yourself too seriously.

We believe growth happens when you can laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. Our program is about more than cooking great food—it’s about building a positive, healthy lifestyle, gaining real skills for employment, and staying on the fun path of recovery.

Because recovery isn’t just about hard work—it’s about finding joy in the journey. 🍽️💛

Please consider donating to help our students build their dreams.

You can donate via our website at www.chefco.org or

https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Culinarians-Helping-Entrepreneurial-Folks-Chef

03/13/2026

We’re more than a culinary training program — we’re about building healthier lives and stronger futures.

At C.H.E.F., we believe it takes a community to support individuals who are ready to break the cycle of poverty and addiction. By providing recovery support, training, mentorship, and opportunity, we help people rebuild their confidence, skills, and purpose.

We’re proud to stand alongside so many incredible partners in the recovery community and grateful to be part of the solution. Thank you for another great Recovery Resource Fair. 💙

03/11/2026

🌟 Tomorrow is the big day! 🌟
Join us and over 40 amazing organizations offering recovery support. We'll be there—come say hi and learn more about what we do! 💛

03/05/2026

We are more than a restaurant training program; we are about fostering a positive and healthy lifestyle focused on recovery. The goal is to offer additional recovery support while teaching individuals the restaurant skills, behaviors, and techniques to gain and maintain a full-time paid position within the community

Address

3280 S. Hoyt Way
Lakewood, CO
80227

Website

http://Chefco.org/

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