Fresh Fruit
In addition to learning outdoor cooking skills, Corpsmembers also tapped into the resource of fruit trees growing lemons on the Los Padres Center campus in San Luis Obispo.
Yes, the California Conservation Corps’ mission is focused on improving our state’s natural resources, but to be fueled up for a 10-hour day on the trail or fire line requires a full stomach.
At the CCC Los Padres Center, and in collaboration with Cuesta College, Corpsmembers from across the state had the opportunity to bring their outdoor culinary skills to a boil.
With the Outdoor Cooking Class, Corpsmembers in the CCC Culinary program, and not, learned how to perfect their recipes and skills while cooking for spike crews.
It’s a class helping fulfill the other part of our mission, empowering young adults through education and hands-on training. It’s also helping to keep crews’ full ready to make a difference for California.
Hands-on Training
Working with Supervising Cooks and Cook Specialist staff, Corpsmembers got the hands-on experience of cooking meals outdoors, as well as classroom instruction.
