Restaurant Opportunities Center of Chicago
ROC-Chicago
Who are we?
Launched in the Fall of 2008, the Restaurant Opportunities Center of Chicago (CHI-ROC) is dedicated to winning improved conditions and raising industry standards for all Chicagoland restaurant workers.
What we do?
Training and Job Placement
CHI-ROC is offering free training in fine dining waiter/waitress, front of the house 101, basic bartending, as well as ESOL classes for restaurant workers. CHI-ROC will be using the comprehensive training programs that ROC has developed in New York City, where it trains more than 500 workers per year in its cooperatively-owned restaurant. Most of these workers have obtained good jobs in the industry. CHI-ROC will help to both train and place restaurant workers into good jobs.
Surveys and Research
We are currently conducting surveys of restaurant workers in the Chicagoland area to learn more about their experiences. The results of this survey will be published in a comprehensive industry study and will help us to develop our programs and to build public recognition of restaurant workers' contributions to the Chicago area.
How do I become a member?
Any current or former restaurant worker, worker interested in entering the restaurant industry, or relative of a restaurant worker can become a member of CHI-ROC. If you're interested in becoming a member please contact our office: (312) 629-2892
In order to become a member:
1. Attend one of our weekly one-hour orientation meetings
2. Attend two additional team meetings which will follow the orientation, and which will also be offered at convenient times and locations
What are the privileges of being a member?
1. We'll help you with your job search
2. We'll help you create and edit your resume
3. You're eligible for our free training classes: ESL, Front of the House 101, fine dining server, and bartending
4. Free notary services
5. CHI-ROC member ID card.
How can I volunteer?
We currently do outreach in the afternoons and evenings in the Chicago area. We have undergraduate and graduate students from several universities in and around the Chicago area, and other educational institutions from around the country. We also have needs for volunteer ESL instructors, as well as for full and part-time interns. If you are interested in becoming a part of our diverse and exciting volunteer team, please contact us! Our contact information is below.
Coordinator
Veronica Avila
Email: veronica@rocunited.org
Contact Information
77 Washington Street, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60602 Phone 312-629-2892
Watch special on Chi ROC (in Spanish) from local TV station:
http://www.sincensura.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110:ayuda-a-restauranteros&catid=46:segmentos&Itemid=164
