WorkSmart Apprentice Hosts Special Italian Dinner

Cadyn Rollings to showcase culinary skills in culminating apprenticeship project

Mar. 20, 2026 at 11:00pm

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WorkSmart Hospitality and Culinary Arts apprenticeship student Cadyn Rollings is hosting a special Italian dinner on Friday, March 27th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maytag Student Center at Central College in Pella, Iowa. The dinner is the culminating project of Rollings' apprenticeship program.

Why it matters

The WorkSmart apprenticeship program provides hands-on training and real-world experience for students interested in hospitality and culinary careers. Rollings' dinner event is an opportunity for him to showcase the skills he has developed through the program and engage with the local community.

The details

Rollings has planned a full Italian-themed menu for the dinner, which will be open to the public. Tickets are available for purchase online, with proceeds supporting the WorkSmart program.

  • The dinner will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The players

Cadyn Rollings

A student in the WorkSmart Hospitality and Culinary Arts apprenticeship program, who is hosting the special Italian dinner as his culminating project.

WorkSmart Hospitality and Culinary Arts apprenticeship

A program that provides hands-on training and real-world experience for students interested in hospitality and culinary careers.

Central College

The location where the Italian dinner event will be held, at the Maytag Student Center.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really excited to showcase the skills I've developed through the WorkSmart program and share my passion for Italian cuisine with the community.”

— Cadyn Rollings, WorkSmart Hospitality and Culinary Arts apprenticeship student

What’s next

Tickets for the Italian dinner event are available for purchase online, with proceeds supporting the WorkSmart program.

The takeaway

The WorkSmart apprenticeship program is providing valuable hands-on training and real-world experience for students interested in hospitality and culinary careers, as demonstrated by Cadyn Rollings' culminating dinner event.