Scratch Batch Kids (Culinary Arts)
Something’s cooking at OPP!
It’s the Scatch Batch Kids. From baking and cooking to marketing and sales, this youth business of 14-18 year olds explores and experiences all aspects of the culinary arts world. Through a partnership with local caterer City Fare, the program prepares teens for careers in the service industry and other related business.
I used to have my mind on the street 
, said
participant Elizabeth. 
With OPP I'd rather stay in this job.
It keeps me focused and I get experience.
It’s a lot more than just baking cookies. Youth learn to balance the cost of ingredients so they attain the best possible profit margin at a bake sale They also learn to properly market their products and themselves to make them even more attractive to consumers.
Goals
- Learn the basics of food preparation, nutrition, safety, catering and customer service skills
- Prepare items for resale at OPP locations
- Apply mathematical skills in recipe conversion
- Develop business and marketing plans
Products
- Baked goods, cookies, cakes, entrées, beverages and special requests
