Center for Employment Training – CET San Jose

3.6
(46 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
408-534-5360
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About The Business

The Center for Employment Training (CET) San Jose is a vocational training institution providing individuals with skills for employment in various industries. Located at 701 Vine St, San Jose, CA, this campus offers programs designed to prepare students for entry-level positions.

Among the programs available at the San Jose location is the Culinary Arts program. This program focuses on providing students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required for careers in the food service industry. Training includes food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen safety and sanitation, and basic kitchen management.

The Culinary Arts program at CET San Jose emphasizes hands-on learning experiences in a commercial kitchen environment. The goal is to equip students with the competencies needed to secure employment in roles such as line cook, prep cook, or other food service positions, with job placement assistance provided upon completion of the program.

Location & Hours

Center for Employment Training – CET San Jose

701 Vine St, San Jose, 95110

408-534-5360

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Hours
Mon
8AM-5PM
Tue
8AM-5PM
Wed
8AM-5PM
Thu
8AM-5PM
Fri
8AM-5PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Professional culinary program

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

Beginner

Class themes:

Unspecified

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Culinary institute

Class duration:

Extended program

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli