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Hot Bread Kitchen Programs Application

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Hot Bread Kitchen's Programs:

Culinary Fundamentals 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: October 10th to November 11th.

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. Upcoming program dates: September 14th to November 10th. To be considered for the upcoming cohort, applicants must first attend an information session!

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: August 5th to September 15th.

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: September 21st to October 20th.

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 September 16th.

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. Applications are now closed.

Scale: Educational and technical assistance program that supports established food businesses poised for growth to develop a tailored capital strategy and connect with capital providers aligned with their goals. Applications are now open until September 12th.



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

Deadline to apply: September 11, 2026

Manhattan (Chelsea Market):
75 Ninth Ave, New York, NY 10011
October 10th to November 11th (Daytime, 10am-5pm)

Bronx (Great Performances)
2417 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 10451
October 5th to November 16th (Evening, 5pm-8pm)
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