Food Manufacturer - Food Packing Services - Bakery
Our Mission:
The mission of Foodworks Alliance is to support the development of meaningful, community-based business and employment opportunities in the areas of sustainable local food supply and preparation.
Thanks to Muskingum County Community Foundation, Zanesville Muskingum County Health Department, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Post #302 we were able to replace the leaking evaporator coil that was plaguing our walk in refrigerator. We can prevent further leaks by obtaining a Blast Chiller, which will allow our caterers to safely cool their prepared food rapidly, without having to use the walk-in cooler, which gets damaged by the high acid content of some of the foods getting cooled.
We only have $7,000 left toward this $22,148 expense. We are looking to our community to help us bridge the gap.
All gifts, large and small will help us to get the equipment we so direly need. Without the flash freezer, the evaporator coil will erode again, and continue leaking refrigerant which will then need to be replaced and can be very expensive as an ongoing expense.
If you would like to help, please scan the QR Code.
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On December 2nd & 3rd we will be holding another ServSafe Food-Manager Course and Exam!
For a fee of $200, with lunch included on both days, sit through a thorough course, and borrow a book to study before taking the exam on day 2.
From 9am-5pm on both days and conveniently located at 2725 Pinkerton Lane, Zanesville, Ohio, 43701, in the back of the Muskingum Valley Health Centers building.
You must have a laptop or tablet for testing on day 2, but if you need a paper test please let us know by November 8th!
The Annual Taste of Muskingum is a fundraiser hosted by Foodworks Alliance for Muskingum County to showcase the local flavor and sheer talent of the chefs that feed our community.
All proceeds from this event directly support Foodworks Alliance, helping us to continue our mission.
We believe that food is the cornerstone of a healthy community. We envision a future where anyone in Southeastern Ohio who wants to work with food can do so effortlessly. To support this vision, we assist aspiring and established small food businesses, caterers, and farmers in creating and selling their unique products. We also turn what would become food waste into delicious meals for those in need, provide access to food service education and certification, and train staff in our Recovery With A Purpose program to prepare them for the workforce. Foodworks Alliance is a 501©(3) organization.
Restaurants and chefs from Muskingum County will offer samples to over 200 attendees,
who will then vote for the Top Chef of Muskingum County.
The event will feature a Silent Auction, Wine Pull, various raffles and games, and entertainment by DJ Kurtus.
Tickets and/or sponsorships can be purchased at the link below!
As a professional member of Foodworks Alliance, you'll have access rent the commercial kitchen and prepare & produce your own licensed products.
Too busy to produce? We can manage the entire process from concept, testing, licensing and production -- creating a final product under your brand name.
Not sure where to start? We'll work through the entire recipe development and costing to get your food product ready to go to market.
Do you have a recipe that everyone raves about? Talk to us to see if we can help you make money from your food hobby and begin production.
Farmers often have produce that can't sell at the market, seconds, that could be saved from going to waste. We can repack them into shelf stable products.
Business consultation, professional resources, and workshops are all available to you. As a member of Foodworks, you have access to all this.
We can help you every step in producing your food item for sale.
Getting your recipe tested and approved, to sourcing ingredients at a profit, and production getting it ready for your distribution.
Recipes that are served fresh need adjustment for shelf stability. Our licensed professionals can help you.
Taking your recipe to market requires a commercial kitchen production. We can help you.
Before you hire employees to work on your product talk to us and use our staff.
740-280-6805 Call before you take that first step and we can help with every facet of business development.
We are a 501c3 non-profit agency supporting the development of meaningful community-based opportunities focused on local food supply and preparation. Our social enterprise, Sweet Life Baking Co. is a bundt cake baking company.
Follow the Sweet Life Baking Co on social media and help spread the word to show your support for this beautiful cause. Sweet Life Baking Company Facebook page.
How Your Purchase Helps
As a social enterprise, we can provide a hand-up to women in recovery. We employ some of the best women to help in the production and building up the business.
Our social enterprise mission is helping give opportunities to a portion of our community. By bringing in people who are actively in recovery we are able to provide work that gives a skill set enabling them to move in to jobs faster and better equipped. Learn more about our program.
As a Commercial Kitchen we help entrepreneurs take their recipe, idea, or business to a professional level. Every step of the way we can help with planning, recipe development, and sourcing. Perfect for catering, bakers, sauces, and a lot more. Learn more about our kitchen services.
We play a critical role in eliminating food waste and processing foods from the food bank to the pantry, serving our community and doing our part to ensure no one goes hungry. Learn more about our role as a food hub, and how we fit in to Muskingum County’s mission to feed the hungry.
As a food-hub, we have access to resources nationwide, and distribution assistance through our network.
We are licensed to develop food products, co-pack, and manufacture and process food that meets legal requirements.
A lot goes into developing a product and the brand behind it. Our staff will help you navigate the process taking your product from inception to marketplace.
Learn about food-borne illness, how to prevent it and how to train employees in food sanitation. Earn your nationally accredited food safety certification while staying local.
