If you’ve been to Brit’s Home, you definitely have met at least 1 member of our kitchen staff. Every day the team makes breakfast, lunch, and dinner for our 66 children, prepares snacks for our children to bring to school, and meals for our 100+ staff! The amount of work they do is incredible. Our Britsionarys have been known to give them a standing ovation at the end of the week so they know how much we appreciate them!

Last year, our kitchen received a beautiful makeover with awesome new stoves, refrigerators, deep fryers, and more. It looks fabulous! I might be bias, but I think we have one of the best kitchens in Haiti! One of the chores we have for the children is helping in the kitchen, and they love it! Whether it is preparing for a meal, cleaning dishes, or mopping the floor, they know it is important to help out and take care of their home. The older children even have a cooking class. They are learning to make the signature BLB cakes, baked ziti, pancakes, and more. We’re always learning something new here at Brit’s Home!

Something I love about the kitchen is the positive, loving energy. Anyone who walks in, is greeted with a Bonswa!, How are you? How is your family? Our staff is eager to know you and have a conversation, in Creole or English! (They have a special English class every afternoon with one of our teachers). They are truly special ladies.

Now that you know a little bit about our kitchen, learn more about a few of the members of our kitchen staff! Thank you to Madona and Jess who helped with these interviews. And keep an eye out on our Facebook and Youtube page for a special video from the kitchen at Brit’s Home! Coming soon!

-Danielle 

Meet our Kitchen Manager, Madame Finette!

Q: How long have you worked for Be Like Brit?

A.I have worked here for 3 years and 8 months. I became the manager in August 2016. I also now teach the children how to cook.

Q. Do you like teaching the children?

A. Yes, so much! Because since 2002, I have been teaching people how to cook. Before I came here, I taught people in many organizations in Grand Goave. I love to teach!

Q. How did you learn how to cook?

A. I always enjoyed watching people cook. I observed for a long time at a different organization, named Heart to Heart. I asked if I could learn too. I was sent to a cooking school in Port au Prince. They soon opened a school in Grand Goave, and now I always help out there.

Q: What is your favorite meal to make in the kitchen?

A: I like to make chicken and spaghetti

Q. Can you tell me about your family?

A. I am married. Today is my 13 year anniversary! I have 4 children, the oldest is 12 and the youngest is 5 years old. I love them a lot! They all live with me, we’re a big family.

Q. What do you do outside of working at Be Like Brit?

A. On Sundays I teach cooking classes. I have a kitchen school too. I teach young children and adult classes. I teach them how to make desserts and how to cook other meals. 

Q.What is a dream that you have?

A. I would like to continue to work so I can help teach our children. I would also love to travel and see other countries.

Madame Finette also added, “I also hope in our next interview, I will be able to speak in English and not need a translator!”

Meet Marie Yves!

Q. How long have you worked at Be Like Brit?

A. When they began the construction, I worked for Mission of Hope. I cooked for the Britsionrys who came to work on the orphanage. I have been working with them since the beginning!

Q: What is your favorite meal to make?

A: Everything!

Q.What do you like about working at Be Like Brit?

A. I love the children. It is a pleasure for me to make food for them.

Q. What did you do before you worked for Be Like Brit?

A. I was working for Mission of Hope. I then got married and had a baby, so I stayed home to watch the baby.

Q. Do you like to cook at home?

A. I like to cook all of the time! Wherever I go, I love to cook for people.

Q. What is a dream that you have?

A. I would like my child to have a better education and a better life. I want to work so hard for them.

Meet Joselyne!

Q.When did you begin working for Be Like Brit?

A. 6 years ago! I mostly cook the meals for our Britsionarys.

Q. What are your favorite meals to make?

A: I love to cook pizza, rice and beans, chicken, and hamburgers.

Q. Why do you like working for Be Like Brit?

A. I like cooking for the kids and welcoming the Britsionarys. I appreciate that they come from a different country to help us.

Q. Can you tell us about your family?

A.I live with my husband and our 2 boys. They both attend school at Heart to Heart.

Q.What do you like to do outside of work?

A.Since Wednesday is my day off, I go to the market to sell items. I sell cosmetics products.

Joselyne’s dream is to grow old and see her children grow and flourish.