7 Kendall County Inmates Graduate From Food Service Program

Press release from Kendall County Sheriff's Office:

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — The Kendall County Sheriff's Office is continuing its partnership with Aramark to host the IN2WORK program, which teaches valuable food service skills to incarcerated individuals.

The program is comprised of three phases, the first phase teaches students the fundamental skills needed for success in the food service industry. The second phase teaches students operational management skills, including day-to-day restaurant operations, inventory, marketing, and leadership. The final phase is the completion of the ServSafe Certification, which is a five-year management certification from the National Restaurant Association.

On July 22, 2025, seven individuals graduated from the IN2WORK program with three earning their ServSafe Certifications. These individuals are the second group of graduates to complete this program here at the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. In addition to the nationally recognized certification the graduates are eligible for employment opportunities with Aramark, are able to utilize dedicated Aramark employment specialists, and can receive scholarships for themselves and their dependents. The program graduates prepared a fantastic meal for the graduation banquet, and we would like to thank Niko’s Pizzeria in Joliet for donating food for the meal. Please join us in congratulating these individuals for their dedication and determination in completing the IN2WORK program.

“We’re proud of the strong partnership we’ve built with Aramark, which allows us to continue to bring the IN2WORK program to our facility,” said Undersheriff Bobby Richardson. “This initiative is a key part of our ongoing commitment to preparing incarcerated individuals for successful reentry into the workforce. It equips participants with meaningful job skills while directly supporting our broader mission of reducing recidivism.”

The individuals in the attached photographs were given the option of being included in the photograph. Those pictured made the decision to be included in the photograph and are proud of their achievement. The individual not pictured is being housed at our facility on behalf of another agency and that agency did not wish for the individual's photograph to be used.

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