Chef Ann Foundation

Chef Ann Foundation operates a workforce training program in Nevada City, California, supporting professional development for school food service staff. The foundation is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to improve school food quality, and its training initiatives help cafeteria workers and nutrition directors develop the skills needed to serve healthier meals in school settings.

Training programs focus on scratch cooking methods, food preparation techniques, nutrition fundamentals, and the operational practices required to transition school kitchens toward whole-food, minimally processed menus. Instruction is tailored to the practical realities of school food service environments and is designed to be accessible to workers at various skill levels.

Nevada City is located in Nevada County in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. The Chef Ann Foundation's presence in Nevada City extends its reach into rural Northern California communities, providing school nutrition professionals in the region with access to specialized workforce training that supports student health and wellness outcomes.