Jumpstart a New Career!
Through Hot Bread Kitchen’s career programs, women gain skills and confidence in and out of the kitchen to prepare for careers in the food industry and beyond.
Culinary Training Program
Our culinary training provides specialized food industry skills, and places program graduates in high-quality jobs within Hot Bread Kitchen’s large network of employer partners.
- Time commitment: About 25-30 hours per week for 5 weeks
- Possible jobs include: baker, prep cook, cashier, food service worker, and pastry assistant
- Average starting wage for food jobs: $15/hour
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Upcoming 2022 Cohort Dates
- July 19- August 24th (9 Knoll Street, Brooklyn) (Interviews begin July 11!)
- August 1—September 9
- October 3—November 11
How We Stay Safe
- All members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
- High-quality, well-fitting surgical, KN95, or N95 masks must be worn by members, staff, and guests at all times in the Hot Bread Kitchen space
- Hot Bread Kitchen will provide new masks to program participants each day
Program overview
Interview
A few weeks before the program starts we will contact you by email, phone or text to schedule an interview.
Food Career program interview will include: working interview with time in the kitchen and one-on-one interviews
Applicants will be notified if they are selected for the program
Training
Food Career Program (5 weeks)
- Kitchen fundamentals including knife skills
- Cooking techniques and bakery production
- Basic safety and sanitation
- Professional readiness (Interview Preparation, Conflict Resolution, etc.)
Job placement
You will work with our team to prepare and interview for a role in the food field with one of our employer partners.
Ongoing support
As a member of Hot Bread Kitchen, you will receive support throughout your first year of employment and beyond!
Requirements
*Hot Bread Kitchen’s members include cisgender and transgender women. We are also committed to supporting those who identify beyond the gender binary, and welcome gender non-confirming and non-binary people into our program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we expect to learn?
Food Career Program: During the 5 weeks of training, you’ll learn knife skills, kitchen fundamentals, cooking techniques, bakery production, basic safety and sanitation, and personal and professional skills to get you ready for a job in the food industry.
If I am accepted, what are the requirements?
Food Career Program
- Commit to attending training every day. Much of the training will be in-person at our Manhattan kitchen facility, and some of the training will be held virtually via Zoom. You should expect to spend ~5-6 hours per day (~30 hours/week) in training.
- Complete coursework outside of class
- Show up on time
- Have an open and flexible schedule for the duration of the program, including evenings, early mornings, and weekends
- Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 – more information here
Does Hot Bread Kitchen require COVID-19 Vaccination?
Yes, Hot Bread Kitchen is requiring participants in all programs to be vaccinated and, if eligible, to have completed a booster shot.
Are the programs virtual or in-person?
Food Career Program: Most of the training will be in-person at our Manhattan kitchen facility (75 9th Avenue) and some of the training will be held virtually via Zoom.
Do I need a computer and Wi-fi to participate?
Food Career Program: It is ideal to have Wi-fi for virtual sessions, but if you do not have a computer or Wi-fi we can provide those to you.
What is the interview process like?
First, you will fill out a short application, where you must register for and attend an information session/webinar.
Food Career Program: Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview process, which will include a working interview that will assess your kitchen skills as well as one-on-one interviews. Applicants will be notified if they are selected for the program.
How long are the programs?
Food Career Program: The program is 5 weeks long.
When do the programs meet?
Food Career Program: TBD.
Will I receive a certificate? Will I receive the ServSafe or NYC Food Protection Certificate?
Food Career Program: Yes, you will receive the NYC Food Protection Certificate.
What types of jobs will the programs prepare me for? Are they manager jobs?
The program will prepare you for entry-level roles (so, you will not be in management yet)!
Food Career Program: Jobs include prep cook, food service worker, pastry assistant, and entry-level baker.
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