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. We’re grateful for our network of 200+ community partners across New York City who both refer their members to our programs, and provide crucial supportive services, such as financial counseling, housing and food assistance, legal services, childcare support, mental health services, and more.
Ready to become a Community Partner?
Reach out to Maria Acevedo at macevedo@hotbreadkitchen.org to learn more!
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.
Signature Culinary Fundamentals upcoming program dates:
- Chelsea Market: January 2025
- Outpost (evenings): February 2025
First Course NYC upcoming program dates:
- January 2025
Front of House upcoming program dates:
- February 2025
*NEW* Culinary Career Pathways for New New Yorkers program dates:
- March 2025
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.
HBKi: Seed Virtual Info Sessions:
- November 18th
- January 6th
- January 13th
- January 23rd
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.
Spread the Word!
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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
Selected Community Partners
Forming Fairer Food Systems with Farm to People
Employer partners at Farm to People along with Hot Bread Kitchen alum Ofelia discuss how our partnership aligns with their values of creating a more equitable, sustainable food industry in NYC.
An Aspiring Sous Chef Celebrates a New York Milestone
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One Immigrant’s Recipe for Success in a New York City Kitchen
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