STEP-UPP Foodservice Application

Thank you for your desire to become a member of the SEPC STEP-UPP Foodservice class. If selected, you will develop a greater understanding of the industry through an emphasis on strategic orientation, personal leadership, and hands-on field experience.

The STEP-UPP Foodservice class targets professionals in broadline foodservice companies that provide food and non-food products to restaurants, cafeterias, industrial caterers, and hotels and also in chain foodservice companies which include restaurants, hotels, industrial caterers, cafeterias, and meal box subscription companies. Foodservice participants will attend two tours in February and May, with attendance at both Southern Exposure and Southern Innovations required.
Personal Information
Name*

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Company*
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Email*
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Phone Number*

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Gender*

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Shirt Size*
If chosen for the class, you will be provided custom polo shirts to be worn at SEPC STEP-UPP events.
Dietary Restrictions
If chosen for the class, you will participate in several events where meals are served.

Employment History
Current Organization Type*

FoodserviceHospitalityRestaurant ChainMeal Kit Delivery ServiceOther
Number of Years in Current Position*
Number of Years in Produce Industry*
Number of Years in Foodservice*
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Essay
In 200 words or less, state why you would like to participate in the STEP-UPP Foodservice program.*

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In 200 words or less, describe your personal career goals within the produce industry for the next 10 years.*

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Profile Information

We will feature your profile in the Southern Exposure and Southern Innovations conference directories, PowerPoints, and app as well as on the SEPC website. All information will be displayed as submitted.
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Professional Bio (written in 3rd person)*

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Employer Approval
Upload a written statement that confirms your employer has given you permission and support to be involved in the STEP-UPP Foodservice program and to fulfill all requirements of the program, including about 12-16 days of travel.*

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Statement of Eligibility
I have read the eligibility requirement for participation in the STEP-UPP Foodservice Program and give my permission for contact of the references provided above. I certify that all statements made in this application are true and complete. I understand that the selection of applicants is the sole responsibility of the STEP-UPP selection committee and that the committee reserves the right to evaluate applications and make selections based on class diversity or competitive positions of selected applicants. I have reviewed the program dates and understand that if I am selected I am required to participate in all activities required by the class.

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