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:
- July 24—August 25, 2023
- September 25—October 27, 2023
First Course upcoming program dates:
- August 7—October 4, 2023
- November 6, 2023—January 11, 2024

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:
- May 25

Skills + Job Prep
We support members gaining English language skills critical for success in the culinary workplace through ESOL offered with Culinary Fundamentals.
When members enroll in courses with Hot Bread Kitchen, they are also eligible for support services outside the workplace.
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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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