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Hot Bread Kitchen Programs Application

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Hot Bread Kitchen's Programs:

Culinary Training Program: 5 week in-person Culinary job training at Chelsea Market or one of our community outposts throughout the city. Intermediate English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is also available for eligible participants. Upcoming program dates: January 21st – February 19th.

First Course: 14-week apprenticeship and culinary instruction for aspiring restaurant cooks. For more information about how to apply for this program, please sign up for an information session here. To be considered for the January 2026 cohort, applicants must attend an information session by December 16th!

Culinary Career Pathways for New New Yorkers: 6 week in-person Culinary job training for those with work authorization. For more information about how to apply for this program, please visit here. Upcoming program dates: January 27th-March 6th

Front of House Training: In our free 4 week in-person program at Chelsea Market, you'll gain the skills and confidence to prepare for a front-of-house career in NYC's vibrant food industry. Upcoming program dates: March 20th-April 24th.

Seed: 5-part online program for starting a food business (module based). After submitting an application, you will receive an invitation to register for an orientation. The next cohort starts on January 12th.

Start: This program provides eligible businesses with a subsidized licensed commercial kitchen space where entrepreneurs can produce their food product & have access to tools and resources to test their business model. Application is now closed and will reopen Spring 2026. If you'd like to be notified when the application re-opens, please fill out this form.



If you need assistance completing this application or have any questions, please contact our Community Engagement team at outreach@hotbreadkitchen.org
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Culinary Training: Location

Manhattan (Chelsea):
Chelsea Market (75 Ninth Ave, New York, NY 10011)
January 21, 2026 to February 19, 2026 (Daytime, 10am-3pm)
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You must live in New York to be eligible for our programs.



You must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Please note: we will communicate with you by text after receiving your application. Standard messaging rates apply. If you would prefer not to receive text messages from us, please answer "no" to this question.



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PLEASE NOTE: The programs at Hot Bread Kitchen are only for women, nonbinary and genderqueer people in New York City.



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Please note: Work authorization is required for participation in our Culinary and ESOL programs.
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If you have any questions, please contact our Community Engagement team at outreach@hotbreadkitchen.org. 

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