Philabundance Community Kitchen (PCK) is run by a passionate and talented group of professionals with a range of experience.
Candace Matthews-Bass, Manager of Job Training: Over the past 25 years, Candace has helped co-found and grow PCK’s program into multidimensional workforce development training. With a background in psychology and community development, Candace and her esteemed teams have trained more than 1,100 program graduates; mentored agencies nationwide in community kitchen development; and, most importantly, worked personally to inspire transformation in students, staff, and colleagues through relationship building.
Tiffany Peacock, Job Training Specialist: Tiffany has been a servant-leader and change agent for 20-plus years. As a force in the workforce development world, Tiffany contributes to the culinary training program by showing up authentically, so each student knows they are worth the investment. She takes great pride in introducing students to life skills while working to recruit for the program.
Brian Ricci, Chef Instructor: Brian has been a cook and a chef in Philadelphia for 20 years. As chef instructor, Brian teaches culinary fundamentals, facilitates student-led events, and teaches and proctors Servsafe. Brian is leading the PCK efforts to implement alumni continuing education.