Empowering indigenous communities through employee development
In Canada, Sodexo believes that when indigenous communities thrive, all Canadians thrive. That is why the Group has implemented the Red Seal Chef Certification Program, which is dedicated to helping our chefs in remote locations and from indigenous communities acquire new culinary skills and advance their careers. This program, along with its Fitness Leader and Buildforce Supervisory training programs, are just some of Sodexo’s training and certification opportunities for indigenous employees.
Giving refugees their first chance
In Brazil, the We are All Caregivers program was developed by Sodexo in partnership with the UNHCR (United Nations Refugee Agency) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to train hospital staff in their work. With 40 hours of training spread over 10 days, participating refugees and Brazilians learn about the butler and diet therapy work, how to prepare platters as well as other food service activities. In short, professionals learn to treat consumers more assuredly and attentively, understanding that each patient is unique and deserves personalized care.