Kensington Teen Battle Chef and Youthmarket Application 2011

This summer (2011), the Office of Councilmember Brad Lander, Family Cook Productions and
GrowNYC will be bringing a Youth-run farm stand to Fort Hamilton Parkway between East 4th
Street and East 5th Street. After 8 weeks of unpaid training, youth involved in the program will
become Teen Battle Chefs, and will begin their paid work at the Youth Market. The farm stand
will then operate every Saturday from July 9th to October 29th, with 6 students paid $10 an hour
to run the stand during that time period.

Teen Battle Chef empowers youth to challenge themselves, develop leadership, teamwork, and
culinary skills as well as gain nutrition knowledge and a new appreciation for diverse, healthy
and sustainably-produced food. By training and employing young people and working in
collaboration with the communities they serve, Youthmarket expands the reach of local fresh
fruits and vegetables throughout New York City. At the same time, participating youth gain
hands-on experience running a small business and become ambassadors of good eating and
healthy food to their families, friends, and schools.

Application Due: Friday, April 22nd, 2011 at 4:00pm

Please send application to the Office of Councilmember Brad Lander, 456 5th
Avenue, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215 or email to
kensingtonteenbattlechef@gmail.com

Applicant First Name _____________________ Last Name _____________________

Date of Birth (must be between 12/31/94 and 5/6/96) ____________________
Home phone number_____________________ Cell phone number _____________________
Email Address_____________________

Current Address:
Number and Street____________________________________________________________
City ________________________________________________________________________
State and Zip code ____________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian First Name_____________________ Last Name ______________________

Home phone number_____________________ Cell phone number _____________________
Email Address _____________________

High School Name and Address ________________________________________________

Application Instructions:

Please answer the following questions and submit a letter of reference from an administrator or
teacher at your high school.

1. Please describe in 200 words or less why you would like the opportunity to be a teen
battle chef.

2. If selected, how would you use this opportunity to empower your community?

3. Do you or your family have any health issues that relate to nutrition such as diabetes,
high-blood pressure, obesity, etc.?

4. Should you be selected, are you prepared to commit to 8 weeks of unpaid training every
Friday from 6-8pm, May 6th – June 24th and 16 weeks of paid work, every Saturday from
9am-3pm July 9th to Saturday, October 29th?