Curriculum, uniforms, and ordering details.
Program Materials
Accessing Program Materials
Easily access everything you need for ProStart® curriculum, exams, and student uniforms, all in one place to support classroom learning and career readiness.
How to Order Curriculum Textbooks
ProStart® uses the Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts curriculum, developed by industry and academic experts.
First-time customers
We encourage first-time customers to reach out to the Sales team to set up an account and get help creating your first order.
Call 1-800-765-2122 and select the ProStart prompt and then “2” to leave a voicemail (returned within 24 hours).
Or email Customer Care at textbooks@restaurant.org
Existing customers
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Click “Purchase Products” to add items to your cart
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Select “Create a Quote” to generate your purchase quote
You can also reach out to the Sales team by phone or email if you’d like personal assistance.
Purchase orders
Once you have your quote ready, send your purchase order directly to purchaseorders@restaurant.org.
Need Personal Attention?
For dedicated help, you can also contact:
Lauren Robins | Manager, K12 Academic Sales National Restaurant Association
312-627-2424 | lrobin@restaurant.org
Or reach NRAEF Customer Service: 800-765-2122 | textbooks@restaurant.org
Student Exams
South Carolina ProStart Confirmed Programs get free exam answer sheets — just keep your school profile and agreement on file current.
Deadlines: All South Carolina ProStart Confirmed Programs are entitled to FREE Exam Answer Sheets. Complete school profile and letter of agreement must be completed, signed and on file to receive the complimentary exam answer sheets or vouchers by November 15 (Fall Deadline) and/or March 5 (Spring Deadline).
Student Uniforms
To order, contact Vanessa Palacios:
Chef Works, Inc.
P: 800-372-6621 Ext. 553
F: 858-643-5603
vpalacios@chefworks.com
Foundations Curriculum at a Glance
Everything you need to teach culinary skills with flexibility and real-world application.
Flexible Scheduling
Use the curriculum in any school schedule — 45-minute class periods or block scheduling. Easy to adapt to your classroom needs.
Any Classroom Setup
No special kitchen required. Lessons work well in standard family and consumer sciences rooms or full culinary labs.
All-in-One Resource
Includes textbooks, digital tools, a companion site for students, and ready-made assessments for teachers.
Real-World Practice
Includes textbooks, digital tools, a companion site for students, and ready-made assessments for teachers.
Need Assistance?
Reach out to us anytime at christal@scrla.org — we’re here to support you and your ProStart program.
