HWH is officially Restaurant Ready!

At Housed, Working & Healthy (HWH), we prepare motivated, job-ready individuals for careers in the restaurant and hospitality industries. As an official Restaurant Association partner in the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Ready Program, our students graduate with industry-recognized certifications, hands-on training, and the soft skills necessary to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

By partnering with HWH, restaurants gain access to qualified, pre-screened employees while making a direct impact in the community by providing career opportunities for individuals overcoming housing instability and unemployment.

Why Hire an
HWH Graduate?

HWH students complete a comprehensive culinary training program designed to meet industry standards. Our graduates bring:

✔ Industry Certifications – Fully credentialed in:

  • ServSafe Food Handler & Manager Certification

  • Restaurant Ready Certification (National Restaurant Association)

  • Allergen Awareness Certification

  • Basic Knife Skills & Kitchen Safety Certification

  • Workplace Readiness & Soft Skills Training

✔ Hands-On Experience – Students train in an industry-standard kitchen, gaining real-world experience before entering the workforce.

✔ Professionalism & Work Ethic – Our trauma-informed, structured program focuses on accountability, teamwork, and problem-solving.

✔ Ongoing Support – HWH provides post-graduation job coaching and retention support to ensure long-term success for both employers and employees.

How Your Restaurant

Can Benefit

Fill Open Positions with Job-Ready Talent – Reduce hiring time by accessing a pipeline of trained, pre-screened, committed employees.

Improve Retention & Reduce Turnover – Our structured support system helps graduates stay employed long-term.

Make a Social Impact – Provide opportunities for individuals working toward self-sufficiency.

Join a Growing Network – Be part of a collaborative effort to strengthen Denver’s restaurant workforce.

Save on Training Costs – HWH graduates come pre-trained with essential certifications, reducing the need for extensive onboarding.

Diverse & Motivated Workforce – Our graduates bring resilience, dedication, and a strong work ethic, making them valuable team members.

Integrated HWH Partnership – We will partner with you to understand how your kitchen works and may tailor training to meet your needs.

The best way to understand the quality and impact of our training program is to see it firsthand. We invite you to visit our kitchen for a guided tour, where you’ll meet our students, observe their hands-on training, and experience the skills they develop before entering the workforce.

Schedule a Tour Today – We look forward to welcoming you!

See HWH in Action

Schedule Your Kitchen Tour!

Come see how our job-ready graduates can be a valuable addition to your team!