Like a Chef has taken off in 2026 with recent waves in both Sweden and Poland. This employment training program equips underprivileged people with culinary workplace skills. Developed by Feed the Planet partners Worldchefs, Electrolux Food Foundation and AIESEC, the course promotes sustainable cooking with a zero food waste approach. After weeks of practical training delivered by volunteer professional chefs, graduates are prepared to find a job, become self-employed, or pursue further culinary studies.
As of the end of 2025, more than 1,723 participants worldwide have graduated from the Like a Chef program. The initiative continues to grow across regions, with 7 active training centers and programs delivered in countries including Argentina and St. Lucia.
In Sweden, the latest wave of Like a Chef has just concluded, with six participants completing five weeks of training alongside Electrolux Food Foundation. They have now begun eight-week internships in restaurants, hotels, and institutional kitchens, including hospitals and schools.
In Poland, the first of four planned waves has begun in partnership with the Polish Food Bank in Olsztyn. Twenty participants will complete 80 hours of study and hands-on practice focused on sustainable culinary skills.
Stay tuned to hear more about these waves. In the meantime, learn more about the Like a Chef program here.
