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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cultivate (In Partnership with Santander Bank): A 12 -week virtual mini MBA program for entrepreneurs providing them with education, networking, and small capital grants. Click here to apply.

Learn more about our programs on our website.

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

For Culinary Training only: Which location would you prefer?

Manhattan (Chelsea)

Manhattan (Chelsea):
Chelsea Market (75 Ninth Ave, New York, NY 10011)
Dates TBD in January 2026 (Daytime, 10am-3pm)

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