Employer Testimonials
Our Employer Partners Are Talking!
“We’ve been working with the HTA for more than 10 years, since we first collaborated on a culinary training program to upskill our employees at Dodger Stadium. When we partner with the HTA on large job fairs, the number of people who show up grows exponentially, and we attract a more diverse talent pool, thanks to HTA’s tremendous outreach into the communities we serve. Also, the baseline caliber of potential employees is higher when we work together, drawing people who are more knowledgeable and prepared for the job world.
The HTA staff are an impressive motivating presence and resource to build our workforce; and as the first point of interaction for people at our hiring fairs, the HTA relationship has greatly enhanced ‘the Levy experience’ for everyone.”
Rhianon Covey, Regional Director of Human Resources, Levy Restaurants
“USC has partnered with HTA for many years, and the university benefits enormously from the talent, skills and creativity that the culinary specialists we hire bring to the campus and our students. Not only do the program’s graduates come with a great foundational culinary skill set, but they are also eager to learn and excited to enter the hospitality field.
Chef Mitchell and his talented team run a first-rate training program, and USC and the hospitality industry in LA greatly benefit from the culinary talent they produce.”
Dan Stimmler, Vice President for Auxiliary Services, USC
“We have been working with the HTA since its inception, almost 12 years ago, and have come to depend on the HTA to provide highly skilled staff, many of them are cooks who have a solid foundation of classical culinary technique from their best-in-class training. Through our partnership with the HTA, I’m proud we continue to provide second chances and often transformational career opportunities to so many deserving workers who have overcome a lot in their lives – and are now thriving. And I’m grateful for this pipeline, which helps us diversify our staff to reflect the spirit and culture of Los Angeles.”
Javier Cano, Area General Manager, Marriott International
“It’s challenging to find skilled candidates to hire, which is why our unique partnership with the HTA has been so valuable. I take great pride in saying that more than half of my kitchen staff are HTA graduates. They are more than just cooks; they are true chefs. They understand that wearing the white uniform means being a leader in our industry. They’ve been trained to love what we do—it’s not just another job. Thank you to the HTA for consistently training amazing students who are excelling at the top of their game.”
Chef Paolo Buffa, Executive Chef, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles