Retention and Team Development

Retention and Team Development

At Culinesse, we believe the key to resident satisfaction begins with team member engagement and growth. To drive retention, we provide meaningful opportunities for our employees to advance their careers and increase their earnings through the Culinesse Culinary Academy, Culinesse Service Academy, Culinesse Marketing Academy, and Culinesse J2C (Journey to Career).

These food career service programs offer culinary and service apprenticeships designed specifically for hourly team members seeking to develop professional mastery and leadership skills. Each curriculum is developed by specialty councils and advisory boards composed of chefs, nutritionists, wellness directors, registered dietitians, and service managers to ensure that every learning path is practical, relevant, and inspiring.

Culinesse’s approach to engagement is rooted in the principles of mastery, autonomy, and purpose. By fostering a culture where learning is continuous and careers are nurtured, we empower our people to thrive personally and professionally, which results in higher satisfaction, stronger retention, and better service outcomes.

We’re proud to help both employers and employees throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina grow and develop through our food career services.

Contact us to learn more about how our customized culinary and service programs can enrich your community’s dining culture and help your team find greater meaning and momentum in their work.