Investing in Breadwinners and transforming lives—together!
Thank you for being part of our network of hundreds of community partners across New York City! Hot Bread Kitchen provides career training, job placement, and small food business support, with access to support services that put clients on a path towards financial security.
Our Programs
Culinary Training
We get members the technical and professional skills they need for jobs in the food industry. We prioritize job placement with good employers, fair wages, and opportunities for advancement.
Culinary Fundamentals upcoming program dates:
- January 30—March 3
- April 3—May 5
- May 29—June 30
- July 24—August 25
First Course upcoming program dates:
- January 30—March 27
- May 8—July 6
- August 7—October 4
HBK Incubates
We seed, start, and scale small food businesses. Our vast small business network offers entrepreneurs technical assistance, customer connections, and access to capital.
HBK Incubates: SEED Info sessions:
- February 2
- March 2
- March 30
- April 27
- May 25
Skills + Job Prep
We support members gaining English language skills critical for success in the culinary workplace.
ESOL upcoming program dates:
- March 7—May 18
- April 11—June 22
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Program Requirements at a Glance
Need More Information or Assistance?
Want to connect about program offerings for your clients? Contact Maria Acevedo, macevedo@hotbreadkitchen.org
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