Ex-cons cook for celebrities at the Emmys

Edgar Ulisses Flores, left, and James Rich were trained by L.A. Kitchen, whose students include the formerly incarcerated or homeless. The men were part of the small army preparing the meal for the Emmys Governors Ball.

Edgar Ulisses Flores, left, and James Rich were trained by L.A. Kitchen, whose students include the formerly incarcerated or homeless. The men were part of the small army preparing the meal for the Emmys Governors Ball.

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Sept. 19, 2017 5:09 PM PT

Edgar Ulisses Flores, left, and James Rich -- trained by L.A. Kitchen -- prep salad dishes in the ki

Edgar Ulisses Flores, left, and James Rich inspect salads in the Governors Ball prep area.

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L.A. Kitchen at the Emmys

Part of the L.A. Kitchens team, from left, cook Edgar Ulisses Flores, lead instructor Charlie Negrete, job developer Kendra Burks and cook James Rich.

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L.A. Kitchen at the Emmys

A sea of salads for the Governors Ball.

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L.A. Kitchen at the Emmys

Preparers work methodically along the lines of salads. The cooks were supplied through a variety of sources.

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L.A. Kitchen at the Emmys

A flavorful detail is piped onto desserts.

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L.A. Kitchen at the Emmys

Dessert plates await transport.

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Salad plates are picked up for delivery inside the kitchen of the 69th Emmy Awards Governors Ball.

Salad plates are picked up for delivery.

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L.A. Kitchen at the Emmys

Servers transport salads to the Governors Ball dining area.

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L.A. Kitchen at the Emmys

Casey Sampson, left, and Taylor Johnson, with Sequoia Productions, prepare for guests to arrive at the 69th Emmy Awards Governors Ball.

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