Top San Francisco Chefs Turn on the Burners for "Iron Chef"-Like Contest for Bayview Youth

SAN FRANCISCO - Feb. 29, 2016 - PRLog -- Posted Courtesy of Wright Enterprise

Contact:
Kelly Armstrong
Program Director/Founder
Primed & Prepped
Bayview YMCA
(415) 822-7728
karmstrong@ymcasf.org

Renowned Chefs Partner with Successful Bayview Hunters Point YMCA Teen Program for 2^nd Annual Iron Chef Competition

With deep roots in the Bayview community, the YMCA of San Francisco has a legacy of effective teen programs, preparing teens for jobs, school, and life. ‘Primed and Prepped’ is a notable program for the Bayview Hunters Point Y, through which hundreds of young men of color have gained job skills in the culinary arts and gone on to explore careers in culinary arts and hospitality.

Bayview YMCA’s Primed & Prepped: A Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Mentoring & Job Training Program is pleased to announce their 2nd Annual Iron Chef Competition Fundraiser. The community event will be held at San Francisco City College Culinary Kitchen located at the Chinatown/North Beach Campus, on Wednesday, March 2^nd, from 5:00-8:00 pm with Singer/Actor/Broadcaster Noah Griffin as emcee.

The Iron Chef evening promises delicious food and lively fun, with a live showcase of the students' culinary skills as they act as sous chefs to four Chefs from San Francisco hotels who will compete for the title: Iron Chef! The participating Chefs are: Michael Raub of the Hotel Nikko San Francisco, Kevin Kacprzak of the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Jesse Llapitan of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Marcelo Salinas of the Park Central Hotel. A panel of seven community leaders acting as judges will evaluate the final product for taste, appearance and originality. The participating judges are: Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Malia Cohen, Kevin Carroll, Executive Director, Hotel Council, Chuck Collins, CEO YMCA, Colin Johnson, Department Chair, San Francisco State University Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, Man Kim, Owner, Lori’s Diner, and Ron Ng, Chef Instructor, City College of San Francisco Culinary Arts &Hospitality Program. To add to the fun, ticket buyers are asked to wear costumes dressed as their favorite celebrity. There will be door prizes, raffles and the best-dressed costume awards.

Attendees will be able to watch and taste the food directly from the kitchen where the Chef and students are competing. Tickets are $100.00 payable on Eventbrite or at the door via credit-card. For more information or to schedule an interview contact Kelly Armstrong at (415) 822-7728 karmstrong@ymcasf.org or visit our Eventbrite site at http://bayviewymcaironchef2.eventbrite.com/

About Primed & Prepped: A Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Mentoring & Job Training Program

The hospitality & tourism industry generates over $1 trillion annually, and San Francisco is a number one destination stop. Primed & Prepped prepares young men of color ages 15-19 for a bright future in this growing field by providing: career pathways into the hospitality management/culinary arts industry, interactions with industry experts, preparation for advanced education, training in basic culinary arts, food handling and preparation, leadership training, personal development and life skills

The program is designed for students to experience a variety of learning experiences, challenges, and interactions in an instructional setting. Based on attendance and adhering to all rules and regulations, they receive life changing incentives that include: field trips, stipends, internships and family dinners at fine dining restaurants.

The Bayview Hunter’s Point YMCA

The Bayview Hunters Point YMCA, a branch of the Y of San Francisco makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and become healthy. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves our communities, health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.

At the YMCA of San Francisco strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to improve their lives and their community.

About the YMCA of San Francisco

For over 160 years, the YMCA of San Francisco has made accessible support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and become healthy by addressing unique needs at a local community level. Through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves our community’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Every day at 14 branches and over 120 program sites we work side by side with our neighbors to ensure everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to improve their lives and community. As an anchor institution in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Y draws upon a rich history and network of public services and resources which extends from Novato to San Mateo Counties.