Join our team.
A growing nonprofit, Hot Bread Kitchen is fast-paced, entrepreneurial and collaborative.
Benefits include
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance available (from day one!)
- Employer-sponsored 401K contributions for full-time employees
- Federal Holidays (including MLK Day and Juneteenth) + Flexible vacation time
- Family leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Sabbatical program
Our culture
- Conditions allowing work-life balance, such as flexibility in when and where we work
- Organizational committees, like the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Allyship (DEIA) Committee
- Encouragement to pursue civic engagement activities
- Professional development, education, and coaching opportunities
- Carrying out meaningful work that has direct impact on the community
Open Positions
Executive Team
Temporary Special Assistant to the CEO/ Chief of Staff
Hot Bread Kitchen is seeking a Special Assistant to the CEO and Chief of Staff who will support the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Team in supporting strategic priorities, managing and prioritizing the workflow of the CEO’s office, and collaborating with senior staff to implement critical projects and workflows that advance Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission and goals.
Program Team
HBK Incubates Program Director
The Program Director will support the implementation of Hot Bread Kitchen’s three-year strategic plan by leading the organization’s food entrepreneurship programs for current and aspiring food entrepreneurs, the majority of whom are women of color.
First Course Assistant Culinary Instructor
Hot Bread Kitchen is seeking an Assistant Culinary Instructor to support the First Course Program, which prepares participants for restaurant line-cook positions. This entails assisting the Lead Culinary Instructor in all aspects of our program, including the setup, execution, and clean-up of the kitchen during training.
First Course Program Coordinator (Data and Logistics)
Hot Bread Kitchen seeks a highly detailed and process-oriented Program Coordinator who will be responsible for ensuring data quality assurance, administrative, and operational support for our First Course Program.
First Course Case Manager
This position will be responsible for understanding each participant’s needs and connecting them to the resources and tools in order to meaningfully participate in the First Course Program.
First Course Porter
Hot Bread Kitchen seeks a porter to support the First Course Program. We’re looking for someone with demonstrated ability to take instruction and execute task on a timely basis. Experience in professional kitchens/production environments is strongly preferred.
Upskilling and Job Quality Program Director
We’re looking for a results and partnership-driven Director of Hot Bread Kitchen’s Upskilling and Quality Job Initiative. This role will harness our unique position as a trusted partner to workers and small businesses alike to help ensure that NYC’s vibrant food industry is a catalyst for economic mobility.
First Course Lead Culinary Instructor
We’re looking for a Culinary Instructor to lead the delivery of the First Course kitchen-based, hands-on 8-week training program, which prepares participants for restaurant line-cook positions. This involves conducting one-on-one consultations with participants and ensuring the program effectively prepares them for employment as line cooks.
First Course Kitchen Assistant
We’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support the First Course Program. This entails assisting the Lead Culinary Instructor and Assistant Instructor in all aspects of our program, including the setup, execution, and clean-up of the kitchen during training.
First Course Program Coordinator (Recruitment and Logistics)
Hot Bread Kitchen seeks a highly detailed and goal-oriented Program Coordinator who has strong communication skills to join our First Course team. You will be responsible for ensuring a steady and robust pipeline of eligible applicants for the First Course program.
Operations Team
Evening Operations Manager
As an operations leader, you will manage the facility needs of our HQ at Chelsea Market and support the developing outpost locations to run as Hot Bread Kitchen program facilities. Reporting to the Director of People & Operations, you will oversee the day-to-day needs of the facilities, including cleanliness, sanitation, safety and security.
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