FREE 8-week Hands-on Culinary Training Led by Experienced NYC Chef (Free MetroCard & stipend $325)

First Course NYC is an apprenticeship program that teaches the culinary skills necessary for a career as a line cook. This 14-week program includes eight weeks of classroom kitchen training delivered by experienced chefs/instructors, followed by six weeks of on-the-job training in respected New York City restaurants.

Program Features

• Eight weeks of free, hands-on culinary training led by an experienced NYC chef (weekly MetroCard and stipend of $325)

• Earn the NYC Food Protection Certificate

• Six weeks of paid ($16/hour), on-the-job training with a respected NYC restaurant

• Connection to full-time employment as a restaurant line cook

Minimum Requirements

• Committed to pursuing a career as a line cook

• Aged 18 or older

• New York City resident

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)

• Make no more than $50,000 annually

• Restaurants participating in this program require that all apprentices receive the COVID-19 vaccination

This program is currently recruiting qualified candidates.

Attend an upcoming information session to start the application process.