Our Vision
is that all communities have equal access to occupation and life skill training.Â
Our Mission
is to empower people and build communities in the kitchen.
OUR STORY
After spending over 15 years traveling nationally and internationally, owner and founder Chef Antwon Brinson created Culinary Concepts AB to serve as a beacon of hope for those who might aspire to a career in hospitality but who might otherwise have been overlooked. By creating a more inclusive training model and by teaching life skills in addition to occupational skills, Culinary Concepts AB opens opportunities for many who may never have been able to access a career in the culinary arts.Â
WHO WE SERVE
+150
Students
+60
Restaurant and Hospitality Employer Partners
5
Universities & High Schools
2
Hospital Systems
MANY!
Communities, Families, Food Co-Ops, Local Farmers
OUR VALUES
We pursue our mission with the following values
Unity
We are inclusive and celebrate our differences. We believe that teams and communities are stronger when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Communication
We believe that tone matters. We also know that we all have something to learn from each other and that listening is an important component of teaching.
Adaptability
We overcome challenges as they present themselves, with a positive attitude.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our impact on people, communities and the environment. We also accept feedback as a gift and seek to correct any missed expectations.
Innovation
We honor best practice, while aspiring to improve process and service even further.
Integrity
We believe that trust and transparency are the foundation for all relationships, teams, partnerships, and communities.
OUR STORY
After spending over 15 years traveling nationally and internationally, owner and founder Chef Antwon Brinson created Culinary Concepts AB to serve as a beacon of hope for those who might aspire to a career in hospitality but who might otherwise have been overlooked. By creating a more inclusive training model and by teaching life skills in addition to occupational skills, Culinary Concepts AB opens opportunities for many who may never have been able to access a career in the culinary arts.Â
WHO WE SERVE
+150
Students
+100
Restaurant and Hospitality Employer Partners
5
Universities & High Schools
2
Hospital Systems
MANY!
Communities, Families, Food Co-Ops, Local Farmers
OUR VALUES
We pursue our mission with the following values
Unity
We are inclusive and celebrate our differences. We believe that teams and communities are stronger when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Communication
We believe that tone matters. We also know that we all have something to learn from each other and that listening is an important component of teaching.
Adaptability
We overcome challenges as they present themselves, with a positive attitude.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our impact on people, communities and the environment. We also accept feedback as a gift and seek to correct any missed expectations.
Innovation
We honor best practice, while aspiring to improve process and service even further.
Integrity
We believe that trust and transparency are the foundation for all relationships, teams, partnerships, and communities.
Our Fantastic Team
Antwon Brinson
CEO
Yolunda Harrell
Hospitality Instructor
Scott Hamler
Marketing Director
Kori Price
PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIALIST
Chinica Bowles
Alumni Instructor
Diana Manzano
Virtual Administrative Assistant
Ingrid Berger
Cooking Class Instructor
Zach Keifer
Content Creator
Celia Ho
Outreach Coordinator
Wilson McLean
Research and Development Coordinator
Support our Mission
We live by our “Reach One, Teach One” motto and appreciate your help in reaching more individuals and communities! Click here to explore some ways you can help!
